Resources for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
We understand that running a business under such conditions requires access to information and solutions. Our team is committed to supporting small businesses that need assistance and we are expanding our business advisory team to connect you to available resources. Centro will also be providing entrepreneurship training online throughout the year and we are continuing to build our online capacity to better serve our entrepreneurs.
Centro has compiled a list of resources that you can search depending on your need.
Supportive Services
Centro Business Advisors
English and Spanish Advisors - Please fill out our COVID-19 response form. Or you can contact us at help@centrocommunity.org or call +1 (510) 556-4249.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program - Emergency loans for businesses impacted by COVID-19 (up to $2 million dollars at 3.75%, 30-year terms and a 1-year grace period). For assistance in applying please write to veronica@centrocommunity.org.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - For assistance in applying please write to veronica@centrocommunity.org.
Loans - Community-based Nonprofit Microlenders
Kiva US - Crowdfunded 0% interest loans up to $15,000.
Fondo Adelante - Loans for immigrant, undocumented or DACA ITIN holders from $5,000 to $100,000.
CDC Small Business Finance - Assists with PPP and Disaster Loan Program.
Working Solutions - Offers small business loans from $5,000 - $50,000 at low interest rates.
Lendistry - Assists with PPP and Disaster Loan Program.
Grants
Facebook Grants – Facebook is offering grants to small businesses, including ad credits
IFundWomen – Grants for women entrepreneurs