Financial Aid for Businesses

Below are "quick links” to the latest business resources and information, especially grants and loans. 

For updates on grants and business resources, subscribe to the Coronavirus Business Task Force list at www.mynevadacounty.com/BusinessResourcesSubscription.

Latest Grants & Loans

• Agricultural Community Resources
• American Rescue Plan Grantsfor the Arts & Culture sector
  • Nonprofit arts and culture organization applications are due August 12, 2021
• California Small Business Relief Grant Program
• Emergency Broadband Benefit
• Employee Retention Tax Credit
• Nevada County Relief Fund: Provides grants to for-profit businesses that are complying with public health guidelines.
• Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
  • Learn more about the application process and qualifications for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant on this recorded webinar hosted by the Northern California SBDC Finance Center. 

Get Support

Nevada County partners with the Sierra Business Council and the Sierra Small Business Development Center to provide one-on-one support, funding assistance, trainings, and workshops. 

If you need help with your small business recovery plan or applying for a grant or a loan, their advisors offer free assistance. 

• Ask SBDC: https://asksbdc.com/ 
• Sierra SBDC: Sierra SBDC 

State Resources for Businesses

The State of California has several websites to help you navigate the pandemic and access the resources to help your business recover. 

• The Business page has information for businesses and employers on grants and loans, technical assistance, and how to manage COVID-19 in the workplace. The main https://covid19.ca.gov/ page is full of useful resources and general updates, too. 
• The GO Biz site is run by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development and is a good resource for Covid-19 resources. Sign up for the GoBiz newsletter to receive updates and announcements as they happen.

Federal Resources for Businesses

• The US Small Business Administration’s site lists Covid-19 guidance and resources; the SBA is currently offering the Paycheck Protection Program; SBA is a good site to learn about the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, and the Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). 

Nevada County Relief Fund

The Nevada County Relief Fund provides grants to for-profit businesses that are complying with public health guidelines. Visit their website at www.nevcorelief.org for information on current funding opportunities.

No Cost PPE for Small Businesses

The County's Office of Emergency Services (OES) is offering local small business owners (25 employees or less) masks and hand sanitizer at no cost. Learn more or apply here.