STANISLAUS COUNTY
BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM
Application period closes August 28, 2020 at 5:00 pm
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Thank you for your interest in the Stanislaus County Business Grant Program
On July 14, 2020, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approved $10 million in CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funding for the Stanislaus County Business Grant program to provide additional support to local businesses impacted by COVID-19.
The Stanislaus County Business Grant Program will award $10 million in grants to support, stabilize and secure the ongoing operation of local businesses with emphasis on those most impacted by COVID-19 and State mandated closures.
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Program Details
Stanislaus County Business Grants will be awarded to eligible and qualified business applicants. Grant funds shall be used for operational needs such as payroll, lease/mortgage payments, materials, supplies, and services. Completed applications with all required documentation must be submitted by August 28, 2020 at 5:00 pm to be reviewed for eligibility.
All grants will be awarded based on a weighted criteria (1) Prior business health, (2) COVID-19 impact, (3) business planning/impact. Grants will not exceed maximum amounts listed below. A minimum of 50% , or $5 million dollars, of available funding will be allocated to support eligible small businesses (as defined below).
Grants up to $25,000 for Small Businesses
Businesses that employed 50 or less full-time equivalent employees for 12 months prior to the COVID-19 mandated closures on March 19, 2020 are eligible for a maximum award of $25,000 in grant funding.
Grants up to $50,000 for Medium/Large Businesses
Businesses that employed over 50 full-time equivalent employees for 12 months prior to the COVID-19 mandated closures on March 19, 2020 are eligible for a maximum award of $50,000 in grant funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How to apply
1. Meet all eligibility criteria.
2. Gather all documentation required to apply.
3. Click the Apply Now button and complete the online application. (Starting 07/31/20)
1. Eligibility Criteria
Businesses must meet the following criteria to qualify
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2. Required Documents
Gather the documentation required to apply
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Need help submitting your application?
Business Services Representatives at Stanislaus County Workforce Development will provide support to eligible businesses that need assistance completing the application process before August 28, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Call 209-558-4473 for assistance or click the link below.
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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.