Citywide Small Business Assistance Grant Program

On August 24, 2020,  the City Council authorized the City Manager to implement the Citywide Small Business Assistance Grant Program and appropriate $2 Million from the General Fund for the program.   The program will issue grants between $2,000 and $20,000 to reimburse up to 50% of a small businesses’ eligible expenses to acquire services or equipment needed to remain competitive throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The online application link below became live on Monday, August 31st.  The following are a few things to remember before starting the application process:

1) Please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) before applying. Click here to access the FAQs

2) Funding is available as a 50% reimbursement for one-time purchases that helped your business get back to business during the COVID-19 public health emergency

3) Rent, Utilities, payroll, and general operating expenses are not eligible expenses and will not be considered for funding

4) We are happy to answer any questions and can be reached at oied@cityoflivermore.net

Video Tutorial- Citywide Small Business Assistance Grant Program

CITYWIDE SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM

Press Release

Click the "Apply via ZoomGrants" below to start your application

For the main City COVID-19 page, click here

For a one-page COVID 19 Business Resources List, including local resources, click here 

United States Small Business Administration Guide-

COVID 19 Small Business Guidance Loan Resources

Summary of resources for small businesses

State of California Resources and local phone numbers to call for Unemployment Insurance questions, click here

NEW! California Relief Grant for small businesses and non-profits with annual gross revenue not exceeding $2.5M - There are two application rounds- the first opened December 30, 2020 and closes January 13, 2021.

Alameda County CARES Grant Program for Small Businesses- closed 

Alameda County Reopening Plan

Recover Livermore- Guide to a safe reopening 

The 2019 Economic Development Strategic Plan is now available.  Click here for a copy. 

Click here for a copy of our October 28, 2019 presentation to the City Council.  

Click here for a copy of our April 8, 2019 presentation to the City Council. 

Click here for a copy of the July 1996 Economic Development Strategic Plan

We would like to hear from you. For ideas and suggestions, email us anytime at OIED@cityoflivermore.net     

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