The purpose of the Fruita Small Business Emergency Assistance Fund is to assist qualifying Fruita small businesses who are facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will remain open until funds are fully allocated. The fund is a partnership between the City of Fruita and the Business Incubator Center. Loans from this fund will provide gap funding for small businesses located within the city limits of Fruita to cover up to two month’s cost of operations.
COVID-19 Loans & Grants
As developments continue to unfold in response to the spread of COVID-19, we know many small businesses have questions about implications in the workplace and funding options to help bolster their businesses during this difficult time. We are compiling relevant tips and resources and information on new funding opportunities and policy developments that we are sharing on our website and through online presentations. We will be posting daily updates to this page with useful information about the ways small businesses can prepare for the impact of COVID-19 on their business and community.
City of Fruita
Fruita Small Business Emergency Assistance Fund
Area served: City of Fruita, Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Oakland Black Business Fund
Oakland Black Business Fund
Oakland Black Business Fund is a Black-led grantmaking program, providing capital, technical assistance, and growth strategy to Black businesses in Oakland, California. They connect grantees to our network of core service providers and professional partners to strengthen the everyday business viability for Oakland black-owned small businesses.
Area served: Oakland, California Audience: Small Business Owners
City of Northglenn
City of Northglenn Business Utility Assistance Grant
This program is available to new or existing businesses in the Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority area. Its purpose is to provide assistance with upgrades necessary related to water, wastewater and storm water system upgrade costs. The property owner is allowed to receive reimbursement for up to 50 percent of the cost of the improvement with a maximum reimbursement of $15,000 or $16,500 if a Northglenn contractor is used for the improvements.
Area served: Northglenn, Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
City of Santa Cruz
Grow Santa Cruz Loan Programs
The City of Santa Cruz has formed a partnership with the National Development Council (NDC), one of the oldest not-for-profit corporations specializing in community and economic development, offering a series of focused loan programs serviced by NDC, designed to support small businesses within Santa Cruz. Check out the available financing products.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
Jewish Free Loan Association
Business Loans
As a non-profit organization, the Jewish Free Loan Association helps people of all races and religions by offering zero interest, zero fee personal and business loans with no collateral, just a qualified guarantor. Business loans are considered on a case-by-case basis and can be up to $25,000 maximum.
Area served: Los Angeles, Ventura counties, California Audience: Small Business Owners