COVID-19 Resources

• The State of California’s Employment Development Department has programs to help both employers and employees deal with the costs of illness, caring for ill family members, shorter hours and closures. Employers can request an extension on their payroll reports and payroll taxes.
• The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBiz) has compiled information for employers and employees related to COVID-19.
• Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) has established 3 funds to provide assistance to residents, small businesses, and non-profit organizations within Santa Clara County impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. 
  • SVCF’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund is working with Destination:Home in Santa Clara County to support individuals and families impacted by COVID-19.  Click here and select “Santa Clara County: Destination:Home” to provide support to individuals and families who are suffering from the economic impact of lost wages and other COVID-19 impacts in our community.
  • SVCF’s Small Business Relief Fund will provide critical loan and grant funding to small business owners struggling with the impacts of COVID-19.  Click here to make a donation to this fund.  
  • SVCF’s Regional Nonprofit Emergency Fund is providing flexible operating support grants to nonprofit organizations providing emergency-related services or facing unexpected costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as increased sick days for staff, event cancelations, and costs related to hygiene supplies.  Click here and select “Santa Clara County” to donate to impacted non-profits in our community.  Nonprofit organizations can apply here to become eligible for receipt of these donated funds.
• Business Owner Space Partners is a City of San José -led team of more than 30 programs that help small businesses. Partners offer free or low-cost mentoring, classes, and other support on many topics including access to capital, business planning, marketing, and legal issues.
• The Centers for Disease Control has a dedicated page for businesses on COVID-19-related information.

California iBank has allocated $50M for loans up to $50K.  

California Disaster State Guaranty has loan options up to $1M

California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) for Small Businesses offers loans up to $5M eligibility.  Lender specific.

Federal Reserve Main Street lending program offers loans.