County of Ventura COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program

Ventura County Business Assistance Grant Program
$5,000 Grants Available for Eligible Businesses and Non Profit Organizations
 
The County of Ventura is launching a second COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program for businesses and nonprofit organizations that did not receive a grant during the County's first program in 2020. A $5,000 grant will be awarded to selected organizations that meet the eligibility requirements.
 
Application Window: Wednesday, March 31st, 8:00 AM - Tuesday April 6th, 6:00 PM
 Pre-Application Period: March 24 - March 30
Please note that this application is not based on first come first served. Apply ANYTIME before the April 6th deadline!

Eligibility:

• Must be negatively impacted by COVID-19
• Did NOT receive a $5,000 award in the previous County of Ventura COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant program of 2020
• Have a physical address and operate in Ventura County
• Established business and opened prior to 2021
• Annual gross revenue between $25,000 and $2.5 million
• Currently operating or have a plan to re-open once the health orders allow
• Business or nonprofit organization with multiple entities, franchises, locations, etc. may not submit multiple applications. The organization may submit a single application for the location with the highest annual gross revenue.
• Business or nonprofit may submit only one application, regardless of the number of owners of the business
• Must be registered at www.vcreopens.com and have a history of compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols
• Nonprofit organization must be a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), or 501(c)(19). Churches and other faith-based institutions may apply.
• Organization must attest that it is not an ineligible organization type listed below and acknowledge that applicant information is subject to the Public Records Act
• Must have a business license with the appropriate jurisdiction within Ventura County (if applicable)

 
Required Documentation
To be eligible, applicants must provide the following documents:

• Government-issued photo ID of the business owner or nonprofit authorized agent
• Tax returns and attachments filed in 2019 OR 2020. Nonprofits must submit a Form 990. If business is exempt from filing any tax returns, a Profit and Loss statement will be required.
• Proof of physical address within Ventura County (Select ONE from list of acceptable documents: Business License, Fictitious Name Statement, Certificate of Organization, Articles of Incorporation, Utility Bill in name of business dated in 2020)
• IRS Form W-9 signed and dated (Click to download form)
• Nonprofit Organizations: IRS nonprofit determination letter (Click for Instructions)

 
For more information including a list of non-eligible businesses, how recipients will be determined, and eligible uses for the funds, click here.