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Is my business eligible to apply for the Stanislaus County Business Grant?

1. Eligibility Criteria

Businesses must meet the following criteria to qualify
     1.  Must be a for-profit, independently owned business located in Stanislaus County.
     2.  Proof of at least 12 months of consecutive operation.*
     3.  Possess a current city, county or state license or permit to operate.
     4.  Provide proof of financial hardship due to COVID-19. 
     5.  No involvement in illegal activity per local, state, or federal regulations.**

The following businesses are not eligible for grant funding under the guidelines of this program 
     - Lending and investment institutions
     - Insurance companies
     - Corporate-owned national chain businesses or stores
     - Non-profit organizations  (Read more about the upcoming Non-profit Support Program)


Frequently Asked Questions

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*Businesses not in existence for 12 months can request an exception but will be required to submit additional financial information to demonstrate viability.
** Federal regulations take precedence over local or state regulations.

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Applicants must complete the Business Grant Program online application and submit all required and/or requested documentation to Stanislaus County Workforce Development by 5:00 pm PST on August 28, 2020. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.