Small and Micro Business Resources

Dear Business Owners,

We recognize that many of our Local Family Owned Small Businesses and Employers are faced with increasing uncertainty regarding the adverse impact caused by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

We are working diligently in finding all available resources. Below you will find several links we have compiled including city, county and state resources for businesses impacted by COVID-19, as well as links to available loans, information from business groups and other grant programs:

Newest Information:

Apply for the PPP Loan!

President Biden announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) including a two-week window that only allows businesses with fewer than 20 employees to apply for PPP loans,

This two week window starts Wednesday February 24 and ends on Tuesday March 09.

APPLY FOR THE PPPP LOAN HERE!

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ESTABLISHING REVISED MANDATORY RISK REDUCTION MEASURES APPLICABLE TO ALL ACTIVITIES AND SECTORS TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

https://www.sccgov.org/sites/covid19/Pages/order-health-officer-10-05-20.aspx

Reopening Guidance and PPP Updates for Small Businesses – Spanish-language Webinar on June 25

Orientación de Reapertura y Actualizaciones del PPP para Empresas Pequeñas

Dear Business Owner, Manager, Representative:

When your business begins to re-open, it won’t be business as usual. This Spanish-language webinar will guide attendees through new factors they will need to consider for re-opening safely and responsibly. Businesses – including non-profit organizations, independent contractors, and sole proprietors impacted by COVID-19 – are invited to join an interactive virtual workshop at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Participants will learn about best practices in accordance with the Resilience Roadmap outlined by the State of California and receive updates on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which is a loan program designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. This workshop is hosted by the City of San Jose in partnership with Latino Business Foundation SV, BusinessOwnerSpace.com partners, and others. To RSVP, visit https://bit.ly/SS-RSVP-0625 . To watch the previous events, visit https://bit.ly/OEDSJ . For questions, please contact Mirza Handzar at Mirza.Handzar@sanjoseca.gov .

INFORMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ABOUT THE NEW SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER “PARTIAL REOPENING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES” STARTING JUNE 5TH 2020 IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY INCLUDING THE GUIDE FOR OUTDOOR DINING (effective June 5, 2020) .

https://www.sccgov.org/sites/covid19/Pages/learn-what-to-do.aspx#outdoor-dining

Other County Resources and information for Covid-19 Impacted Businesses:

County of Santa Clara COVID-19 Business Resources

“SAN JOSE AL FRESCO ”

Many businesses will be able to reopen as of Friday, June 5, by County Order. To help businesses serve customers while adhering to Social Distancing Protocols, the City of San Jose is temporarily relaxing existing regulations to allow the use of outdoor areas next to businesses. The Emergency Declaration was signed on June 4, 2020.

https://www.sjeconomy.com/why-san-jose/covid-19-guidance/sj-alfresco-initiative

Other City of San Jose Resources and information for Covid-19 Impacted Businesses:

https://www.sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/news/emergency-notifications

Applications for the Silicon Valley Strong Small Business Grant Fund are still being accepted through Sunday, May 17th at 11:59 pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue until all $1.5M of available funds are deployed.

This can provide working capital grants of $10,000 to eligible small San Jose businesses owned by low-to-medium income Santa Clara County residents affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

THIS GRANT IS CLOSED FOR NEW APPLICATIONS.

Here is the link to apply: https://opportunityfund.formstack.com/forms/silicon_valley_pre_screen

Lisc-Verizon Grant Application

Application period for round 3 is now open. Before applying, please review the grant information and FAQ here. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, May 20th at 11:59 p.m. ET.

THIS GRANT IS CLOSED FOR NEW APPLICATIONS.

Apply here: https://lisc.tfaforms.net/38

Start Small Think Big provides free small business legal assistance

Beware of SBA Scams

Verizon & American Express “Stand for Small” to support U.S. small businesses

Yahoo Pay it Forward Support for Businesses

Fortune's Rebuild Program

UNEMPLOYMENT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

Coty beauty fund will offer $1,000 checks to hairstylists, manicurists.

New Facebook Small Business Grants

Salesforce Care Small Business Grants Program

Alice Business for All Grant