Governor Newsom and the California State Legislature in their ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic have announced a $500 million relief package of assistance for small businesses, which includes nonprofit organizations that have been impacted by the pandemic and the related health and safety restrictions.

The funds will be disbursed through Community Development Financial Institutions throughout the state in 2021.

Eligibility

Small nonprofits with gross revenues of $2.5 million or less.

• Qualification Criteria
• Must have a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6)
• Your nonprofit must have been in operation since June 2019
• Must be currently active
• $2.5 million or less in annual revenue

Permissible Usage

The expenses that can be covered by the grant include:

• Payroll costs
• Healthcare benefits
• Rent and utilities
• Costs associated with reopening
• Other COVID-related costs not covered through other grants

Grant Application Period

December 18, 2020 - April 1, 2021

Further program details and eligibility requirements are still in development. If your nonprofit organization is interested, please visit the website of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for updates or click here to sign up to receive an email update once the program is launched.