GRANTS<\/p>\n
We highly recommend that you visit our upcoming entrepreneurial webinars on our Website that may help you\u00a0\u00a0in putting your business in a stronger position to receive a Grant or a Loan using this link and scroll down.\u00a0https:\/\/neworg.ecenterdirect.com\/events?reset=1<\/a><\/p>\n The Grants below have deadlines so please make sure you read the requirements thoroughly and apply accordingly. If the links do not activate, please copy and paste to your browser.<\/p>\n —\u00a0Economic Workforce Development Department<\/p>\n Monitor the following website for upcoming Grants.\u00a0\u00a0This website has provided the most grants of any organization in Los Angeles and maybe a Fourth Round of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$ 5,000 Grants will happen again.<\/p>\n https:\/\/ewddlacity.com\/index.php\/recovery\/comebackla<\/a><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0Economic Opportunity Grant-<\/p>\n Grants for Microbusinesses (under $50,000 in revenue) – will be available starting in January 2023.<\/p>\n Phase 2: Planned launch for small business and non-profit grants in February 2023.<\/p>\n https:\/\/go.smallbizla.org\/recovery<\/a><\/p>\n Info:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/gobiz.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/requests\/new<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/eog.smallbizla.org\/help?hsCtaTracking=1391460e-9381-41bc-bfc6-eeb111b74aea%7C5b2b3b1d-a927-4bd7-83cd-24951a84b8cf<\/a><\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0Childcare Grant-\u00a0Deadline February 28 at 11:59pm<\/p>\n The goal of the CPR Grant Program is to help childcare providers who were negatively impacted by COVID-19 to continue operating or reopen their childcare facilities.<\/p>\n https:\/\/lacountycprgrant.submittable.com\/submit<\/a><\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0Hello Alice-<\/p>\n This organization partners with major companies that are offering specialized Grants.<\/p>\n https:\/\/helloalice.com\/funding\/<\/a><\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a014 Small Business Grants for Women Entrepreneurs<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.hiscox.com\/blog\/15-small-business-grants-women-entrepreneurs<\/a><\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0USA Funding Applications<\/p>\n Each year billions of dollars are awarded to individuals and businesses in the form of grants and other types of funding.\u00a0\u00a0Apply for YOUR share today!<\/p>\n https:\/\/usafundingapplications.org\/v9\/c\/<\/a><\/p>\n 6.\u00a0Bank of America\u00ae Down Payment Grant Program<\/p>\n The program is designed to drive business growth and generational wealth opportunities for women and minority-owned small to mid-sized businesses.<\/p>\n https:\/\/promotions.bankofamerica.com\/smallbusiness\/downpaymentgrant<\/a><\/p>\n Please email me when you\u00a0\u00a0complete the application.<\/p>\n 7.\u00a0\u00a0CA Venues Grant Program-\u00a0Coming soon.<\/p>\n The California Venues Grant Program (\u201cProgram\u201d) will support\u00a0eligible independent live events venues\u00a0that have been affected by COVID-19 to support their continued operation.<\/p>\n Grants awarded under this Program shall be in an amount equal to\u00a0the lesser of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000)\u00a0or\u00a020 percent (20%) of the applicant\u2019s gross earned revenue\u00a0in California for the 2019 taxable year.<\/p>\n https:\/\/cavenuesgrant.com<\/a><\/p>\n LOANS<\/p>\n Ascend\u00a0LA\u00a0<\/a>brings together a network of non-profit lenders, education providers, and market makers to provide construction and professional services entrepreneurs with the resources and market access they need to accelerate business growth, and\u00a0win contracts!<\/p>\n This 12-\u00a0session management training program focuses on entrepreneurial competence, business foundation, and access to capital to enable our participating businesses to accelerate growth and acquire corporate and government contracts.<\/p>\n Given the generous donation of our funders,\u00a0this program is free!<\/p>\n Eligible businesses must:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ascendla.org\/2022-program<\/a><\/p>\n LOANS<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you need a quick Loan from $ 1,000 to $ 36,000 with no Financial Documentation @ 0% for 12-36 months, you may want to consider applying to the organizations\u00a0below.<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0www.kiva.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0will help you with crowdlending up to $ 15,000 @ 0% with payment terms of 12-36 months depending on the Loan you are awarded.<\/p>\n I host 2 \u201cHow to Succeed in Getting a Kiva Loan\u201d on Wednesdays @ 3pm.<\/p>\n Register for February 22<\/p>\n https:\/\/neworg.ecenterdirect.com\/events\/1020755<\/a><\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0www.jfla.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0can loan you up to $ 36,000 if your FICO credit score is above 580 and can get 2 co-signers that have a FICO credit score above 680. With One Co-signer, you can receive a loan up to $ 7,500.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/ibank.ca.gov\/small-business\/loan-guarantees\/<\/a><\/p>\n IBank\u2019s Small Business finance Center features a loan guarantee program designed to assist small businesses that experience capital access barriers. The Small Business Loan Guarantee program encourages lenders to provide funds to small businesses to help them grow and prosper.<\/p>\n Remember to always share your Good Business News with me via email should you receive a Loan, Grant, Crowdlending, or any Capital Infusion to your business like the purchase of laptops, hiring a new employee or paid consultant.<\/p>\n Any questions on any of the grants or loans, please book an appointment to discuss in further detail.<\/p>\n Thank you!<\/p>\n Ric S\u00e1enz<\/p>\n Financial and General Business Manager<\/p>\n\n