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Emergency Relief Funds
County COVID-19 Community Equity Fund (CCCEF) – The LA County Department of Health Services and the LA County Department of Public Health in partnership with Community Partners will be launching the County COVID-19 Community Equity Fund to serve neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic through resources and prevention. Selected CBOs will receive funding, mentorship, training and technical assistance to support their internal infrastructure, workforce and sustainability as they provide prevention services, activities and social and medical resources to their communities. Applications open 10/16 and are due by 10/30.
CARES Food Security Grant – The California Community Foundation is administering a competitive grant program on behalf of the County of Los Angeles for nonprofits aiding in alleviating food insecurity in response to COVID-19. Applications open 10/19 and are due by 10/31. Read the RFP Pre-Packet for more info and complete this brief to express interest.
LA Regional COVID Fund: Grant provided by the County of Los Angeles in partnership with institutional and corporate philanthropy to support Micro-entrepreneurs, small business, and Non-profits across Los Angeles County.
Philanthropy CA Response Funds (select Response Funds tab)
Save Small Business: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has set up a new Save Small Business Fund in partnership with Vistaprint and a coalition of supporting companies, foundations and donors. The fund is providing $5,000 in short-term relief to employers across the country. These one-time supplemental cash grants are for businesses that have between three and 20 employees and operate in an economically vulnerable community. The grant application went live on Monday, April 20 at 12:00 p.m. PDT.
Grants Funded by LA County
Pandemic Compliant Fund-WDACS (1-100 employees)
CARES Act
Los Angeles County Paycheck Protection Program Application Portal: The County of Los Angeles in partnership with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative and Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) has created a new application portal for small businesses and nonprofits seeking to apply for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a forgivable loan product created by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. All eligible business owners and nonprofits who have been unable to apply for a PPP loan through a bank or other financial institutions are encouraged to submit an inquiry. If you have any questions, please contact the Los Angeles County Disaster Help Center at 833-238-4450.
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act: Payment Protection Program (PPP) Loans, Small Business Debt Relief Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans & Emergency Economic Injury Grants, Counseling & Training, Contracting, Tax Provisions
Sample Board Resolution to Apply for PPP: from Nonprofit Finance Fund
How the CARES Act Provides Financial Relief for Nonprofit Organizations (Overview and implementation on Application, Tax Credit, Grants, Paycheck Protection Program)
National Council of Nonprofits: Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act – Paycheck Protection Program (Emergency SBA 7(a) Loans), Expanded EIDL & Emergency Grants (SBA 7(b) Loans), Mid-Size Loan Program
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Employee Rights – Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Fundraising/Financial Planning
COVID-19 Tools and Resources for Nonprofits: Insights on how to recover financially, financial resources, SBA Resources
Nonprofit Finance Fund – Cashflow and Scenario Planning Tools
Personal Protective Equipment
Leading the Way
Board Resources
Leadership Resources
Deloitte: How to be a resilient leader during COVID-19
Rehab4Addiction: A guide for improving mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Working Remotely
Communication & PR
Other Nonprofit Resource Centers
Philanthropy California is an alliance of Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego Grantmakers COVID-19 Resources
Council on Foundations Resource Hub: Legal, FAQs and Public Policy Resources, Funding Opportunities Across the US and Globally, Philanthropic News on Coronavirus, and share how your Org is responding!
Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Resources compiled from various Mental Health Networks (MHTTC, ATTC, PTTC, SMI Advisors and more!)
Blackbaud Nonprofit COVID-19 Hub: From financial impact and fundraising to Work From Home Tips – a compilation of resources
Help for the Helpers
Webinar Series Making Sense of Emerging Financing Options for Nonprofits Recordings
April 6-9, 2020
Navigating SBA Lending
in the COVID-19 Age
Ted Hiatt, Director of
LA Small Business Development Network
Bridge Financing Options for Nonprofits During COVID-19
Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Executive Director of LISC Los Angeles
Financial Decision-Making &
Communication in a Time of Crisis
Annie Chang, Director of
Nonprofit Finance Fund
Los Angeles County and Community Resources
LA CARES Crisis Response Guides: List of necessary benefits and resources available for the financially vulnerable, parents and families, and mental health care.
LA County Office of Immigration and Affairs – COVID 19 Updates: Medical Testing and Treatment, Financial Assistance, Housing and Eviction, and Consumer Protection
State and Federal Information
California Response Page: https://covid19.ca.gov/
CA COVID-19 Tracker (CA)
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases Tracker by Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
LAST UPDATED OCTOBER 14, 2020