Pasadena: Online Application Portal For Small Business Coronavirus Relief Grant Program Opens Monday, January 25

Pasadena CA

12 January, 2021

9:30 AM

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Press release from the City of Pasadena: January 11, 2021 Program provides up to 50 small businesses with grants of $7,500 each PASADENA, Calif.—The City of Pasadena and Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) announce the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program to assist small businesses in Pasadena impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides approximately 50 reimbursable grants of $7,500 each to qualifying small businesses. Source of funds for the program are provided by the City's annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation. PCF was chosen by the City to review and select applicants and subsequently disburse grant funds. The online application portal opens Monday, Jan. 25. "Small businesses are suffering a huge financial burden due to the pandemic, and many don't have the resources to hold on long term. PCF is grateful that the City has stepped up to help once again and is counting on the Foundation's history of grant-making expertise to get that help to the businesses that need it most," says Kate Clavijo, senior program officer at PCF. Review program guidelines and apply. The grant application period is open Jan. 25 through Feb. 12, 2021. Eligibility Business owners who are eligible for grants must meet the following criteria: 5 or fewer employeesOperate out of a street-level storefront in PasadenaHave experienced an economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemicOwn 51%+ of businessOther eligibility criteria apply. Please see program guidelines for details. Application Support PCF and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a series of information sessions on Zoom: Wednesday, Jan. 20, at noonFriday, Jan.22, at noonThursday, Jan.28, at noonSaturday, Jan. 30, at noonSBDC staff members will be available to assist applicants and answer questions. The information sessions can be accessed at https://pasadenacf.org/info-session. For additional information regarding the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, contact Pasadena Community Foundation Program Officers Kate Clavijo at (626) 796-2097 x7, [email protected], or Mike deHilster at (626) 796-2097 x5, [email protected]. About Pasadena Community Foundation Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people of Pasadena. Managing charitable assets that meet the evolving needs of our community, PCF works with individuals, families, and organizations to establish philanthropic funds, build endowment funds, manage philanthropic programs, and distribute grants. Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at www.cityofpasadena.net; follow us on Twitter at @PasadenaGov, and Instagram and Facebook at @CityOfPasadena; or call the Citizen Service Center, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at (626) 744-7311. This press release was produced by the City of Pasadena. The views expressed here are the author's own.