City of San Bernardino
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Program
COVID-19 Related
Round Two Small Business Grant Program
Amanda Hernandez, Economic Development Division
Manager
Business Grants – Discussion
Presentation Overview
• Background on ARPA Funding
• Grant Program
• Next Steps
• Grant Program Partnership
• Discussion
2 Rescue Plan Funds – Background
3 • San Bernardino’s Allocation: $77 Million
• Final Rule Issued January 6, 2022, effective
4/1/2022
• Opportunities in Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs)
• All funds must be obligated by Dec. 31, 2024,
and spent by Dec. 31, 2026
Rescue Plan Funds – Background
4 • February 2, 2022 - Resolution 2022-26
• Approved allocating $5,000,000, for the Small Business and Non-Profit Assistance Grant Program
• $3,000,000 for grant program funding
• First round of funding awarded $2,575,000 in grants to 87 local small businesses and 18 non-profit
organizations
• Second round of funding will award the remaining
$425,000
Round Two Small Business Grant
Program
5 Small Business Grant Program
• Negative economic impact due to
pandemic
• Operating or capital expenses
• Grants: $2,500 to $5,000 (depending
on qualifications)
Total: $425,000
Round Two Small Business Grant
Program
6 • Have an active San Bernardino Business License
and/or Home Occupation Permit since at least May
11, 2023, or prior at the time of the application
• Prove negative economic impact
• Includes areas (Qualified Census Tracts) and
populations designated as having been
disproportionately impacted
Total: $425,000
Round Two Small Business Grant
Program
7 Total: $425,000
ELIGIBLE BUSINESS GROSS
REVENUE (2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022
taxable year)
GRANT AWARD AVAILABLE
PER BUSINESS
Annual gross revenue under $50,000 $2,500
Annual gross revenue equal or greater
than $50,000 up to $2,500,000
$5,000
Next Steps - Application
8 • Application will be available in English and Spanish starting at 9:00 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
• Access the application through the City’s Economic
Development website
• First-come, first-serve priority
• https://www.sbcity.org/city_hall/community_economic_deve lopment/economic_development
Total: $425,000
Grant Program Partnership
Small Business
Development Center
• Marketing & Outreach
• Program Application
• Consultations
• Reporting & Tracking
Free Small Business Resources
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