New grant program for small business

Small businesses in Sonoma County with between 1 and 30 employees will soon be able to apply for between $2,500 and $15,000 in Covid-19 relief funding to use towards expenses including payroll, utilities, rent or mortgage expenses.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• The application window opens at 10am September 28 and closes October 19
• Preliminary info now available at www.SonomaEDB.org
• Questions? Email EDBGrants@sonoma-county.org

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Copy of Business License OR Copy of Utility Bill in Business’ Name
• Total pre-Covid-19 Employment Figures
• Annual Business Income

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE CENTERS

...have been established to assist business owners with questions about the application process or those who may need internet access to complete the online application.

• Guerneville – Russian River Chamber of Commerce, 16200 First St.
• Santa Rosa – Latinx The Hub, 2466 Bennett Valley Rd. Ste B314
• Sonoma – La Luz Center, 17560 Greger St.

The Covid-19 Business Stabilization Grant Program was approved by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on 9/1/20. A total of $2.5 million dollars were allocated from federal CARES Act funding received by the County of Sonoma for this program.

The Metro Chamber will provide more info as it becomes available.