Business Recovery Update 12.23.2020
Published on Dec 23, 2020 14:14

You are receiving this newsletter because you are listed in the City of Rohnert Park's Emergency e-Contact Database. The City respects your time and will only send important or time-sensitive information. If you have any questions, please contact us at 707-588-2290 or email [email protected]. Please also visit the City's Business Resources website, currently under redesign and update.
 
State Updates 
COVID-19 Relief Grant for Small Businesses
 

We would like to draw your attention today to a state grant program offering assistance to small businesses. On November 30th 2020, the State of California announced the allocation of $500 million for the COVID-19 Relief Grant for Small Businesses. Grants of up to $25,000 will be distrubted to underserved micro and small businesses throughout California.
 
Applications open Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 at 8:00 am.
Please note this is NOT a first-come, first-served grant. All applications will be processed by Lendistry

The COVID-19 Relief Grant Program website is currently live. Click here to access the site.
 
Please visit this website to view the financial institutions in Sonoma County that will be accepting grant applications starting on December 30th.
 
Additionally, the Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is providing Grant Webinars to discuss eligiblity requirements. Please visit the Napa-Sonoma SBDC's website to see a schedule of webinars and language offerings. Don't miss out on this important state financial assistance program. 
 
The City of Rohnert Park is committed to providing its residents and businesses with accurate, timely information. We will be sure to send updates on this important grant program as they become available. Be safe, make good choices and take care of one another.
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