Updated Relief Grants and Funding Information
PPP Extension Act Signed into Law
President Biden signed the Paycheck Protection Program extension into law on Tuesday, extending the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline an additional two months to May 31, with an additional 30 days for SBA application processing.
To learn more about the program, visit the SBA website.
EIDL Lending Limit Increased
The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000. ...learn more
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Opens April 8
The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal in anticipation of opening applications for the much-anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021. The site has links to video tutorials and additional information as well as a sign up form to be notified when the application opens.
COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Launches
The California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH) announced the launch of the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program. The program provides rental reimbursement to landlords and relief to eligible tenants for unpaid rent accrued between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. ...learn more
Santa Rosa Musician Relief Grants
The City of Santa Rosa Public Art Program in conjunction with the City of Santa Rosa Economic Recovery Task Force is offering Musician Relief Grants of $2,000 to Santa Rosa musicians facing financial hardship due to COVID-19. This funding is aimed towards musicians who have lost income due to the inability to perform live. Application deadline is Sunday, April 11. ...learn more
