San Andreas, CA…The California Office of the Small Business Advocate will begin accepting applications for the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant from small businesses impacted by COVID-19 between December 30, 2020, and January 8, 2021. There will be a total of $500 million available in grant funds with individual businesses receiving up to $25,000. You can begin preparing your documents at CAReliefGrant.com.

Additional assistance can be found at:
 Tax relief, including deferrals and credits
 Providing capital to the California Rebuilding Fund to support small business loans
 $50 million in state funding for the Small Business Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program and
$50 million for the Small Business Loan Guarantee Program via IBank to provide loans to
underserved small businesses
 Small Business Debt Relief for existing Small Business Administration (SBA) borrowers
 Federal small business stimulus programs like Paycheck Protection Program and Economic
Injury Disaster Loans
 State-supported small business centers that provide direct assistance from a local advisor
 Authorization for local governments to halt evictions for commercial renters Remember, the State’s Business Resilience Roadmap can be found HERE and contains industry specific guidance and checklists for businesses reopening safely.

Additionally, the Calaveras County/City of Angels Camp Business Resource Guide is located HERE and is
packed with information and resources. Lastly, more information on available assistance programs can
be found HERE.

For more information contact Kathy Gallino at 209-754-6742 or by email at Kgallino@co.calaveras.ca.us
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