COVID-19 Emergency Resources for Businesses

If you are seeking disaster assistance or information to help your small business, here are a few resources which may be of help to you:

IRS – COVID-19 tax information
CARES Act Guide for Small Business Owners – View the U.S. Senate’s Guide to learn how this new act can help your small business during the COVID-19 crisis
- Learn exactly how funds are being allocated
- Keeping American Workers Employed and Paid Act
  - Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) (ADDITIONAL FUNDS BECAME AVAILABLE APRIL 27TH)! –
    - Learn about eligibility and how to prepare to apply for this program; View loan details and FAQ; View PPP Press Release
    - View the PPP Application here
    - Find a lender here
    - PPP applicants must find an SBA approved lender to submit their applications. Check with your local bank first!
    - If your bank is not offering PPP loans you may have to wait to find an SBA lender who will accept applications from non-existing clients.
    - Non-bank SBA lenders are also accepting applications:

SBA Office of Disaster Assistance Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) – offering the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and a $10,000 advance to businesses that are approved for the loan ; 1-800-659-2955 [email protected]
- Click here to apply for the EIDL
- PLEASE NOTE CHANGES AS OF 3/29
  - If your business applied before the change on Mar. 29th you need to re-apply through the new online portal to request the $10,000 advance.
  - If you submitted an application before Mar. 29th and do not have a loan application number or have not received communication from the SBA, you should re-apply through the online portal.
  - Applicants who applied after Mar. 29th should be eligible for the advance.
SBA’s Other COVID-19 Resources – featuring bridge loans, debt relief, and more
America’s SBDCs – offering a variety of COVD-19 resources
Upcoming Main Street Lending Program – a CARES Act loan program; learn more about the loan terms here

IBank California Small Business Finance Center, which among other things has a Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program
California Treasurer’s CALCAP – loan loss reserve program
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance – for independent contractors and business owners

San Joaquin Economic Development COVID-19 Quick Links for Employers
NEW! Small Business Assistance COVID-19 Grant from SJ County – apply ASAP to receive funds!

City of Stockton Business Guide Map – update your business information on the map!
City of Stockton COVID-19 Grant for Small Businesses (Fund has been depleted) – a grant of up to $3,000
City of Stockton COVID-19 Resource Page
Main Street Launch – low interest small business loans from $10,000 – $250,000
Stocktonstrong.org – the City of Stockton’s page for COVID-19 relief
VisitStockton’s #dinestockton – if you are a Downtown restaurant still open for business, please register your business on their #dinestockton page to increase awareness about your current operating hours
VisitStockton’s Stockton Healthy Pledge – take the pledge to implement precautions to keep your employees and customers safe!

Kiva – 0% interest loans offering a special grace period of 6 months due to the COVID-19 crisis
Square – business loans available
Google Hangouts – offering free meetings of up to 250 participants per call through July 1st
Family Resource and Referral Center Emergency Childcare *click and scroll down to “Important Information for Parents” – available now through June 30th for health care workers, first responders, or employees who are part of the essential work force.
- View application form here
A Guide to COVID-19 and Your Finances – a helpful and informative article
Re-Opening Guideline Template from Ventura County – as businesses begin to re-open, here are industry templates which may help in creating comprehensive COVID-19 prevention procedures/practices

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