U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance

Go directly through the SBA for these loans - you do not need to go through a financial institution.

CDC Small Business Finance Emergency Relief Loans

CDC Small Business Finance is offering two emergency relief small business loans.

Los Angeles City Small Business Emergency Microloan Program

The newly established Small Business Emergency Microloan Program now provides financing.

Small Business Counseling

The newly established Small Business Emergency Microloan Program now provides financing.

California iBank Small Business Finance Center

The SBFC helps businesses create and retain jobs, and encourages investment in low- to moderate-income communities.

California Capital Access Program

Designed to encourage banks and other financial institutions to make loans to small businesses that have difficulty obtaining financing.

Emergency Grant Opportunities

• Amazon Neighborhood Small Business Relief Fund.
• Convert Kit - $50K in grants for creatives to pay for medical, groceries, childcare and rent/mortgage.
• Essence Magazine. - $100K grant to champion Black Women in busines.s
• Facebook - $100M in Small Business Grants and ad credits.
• James Beard - Foundation Relief Fund Provide micro-grants to independent food & beverage small businesses in need.

Private Lenders & Loan Matching

• Kiva - 0% interest loans; Max loan of $15K; New borrowers have a grace period of up to 6 months.
• Lendistry - To pre-qualify for a loan from Lendistry, you must have been in business for at least 2 years (with tax returns), FICO score of at least 680+ and 2 years business tax returns.
• Opportunity Fund - Provide loans to underserved small business owners.
• Venturize - Has a matchmaking tool to connect you with lenders and other assistance.
• Community Banks & Credit Unions are long-time allies for small businesses and have a higher rate of loan approval than traditional banks.

Crowd-Funding

Crowd-Funding is a non-traditional way to raise debt-free funding for your business without having to give up equity.

• U.S. Chamber Recommendations
• IFundWomen - Funding platform providing access to capital through crowdfunding & grants.
• Mainvest - Any brick & mortar business that has been effected may be eligible to receive a $2K zero-interest loan upon launching a campaign.