Restaurant Care - Relief Fund for CA Food and Beverage Workers
California's Food and Beverage Workers can receive up to $2,500 in times of crisis through a grant offered by Restaurants Care. Eligible situations include unexpected illness, injury, death in the immediate family, natural disasters, or housing crises. The application process, available in English and Spanish, requires online submission. Apply online at Help - Restaurants Care
American Dreams Awards
The American Dream Awards spotlight small businesses embodying the modern American Dream with innovative solutions, community contributions, and sustainable practices. Open to all US-based businesses, winners receive a grant package including $1,000, a small business accelerator, media coverage, and more! Apply before April 30, 2024; awards are announced on a rolling basis. Nominate your business and apply online here: www.elevatetheamericandream.com
Business Credit and Loan Resources for Veterans
Veterans play a vital role in our economy, with veteran-owned businesses making up 9.1% of companies today. While they tend to choose self-employment more often than civilian peers, securing funding to start or grow their business is still challenging. Thankfully, many resources are available for current or former military entrepreneurs.
https://www.kaplancollectionagency.com/business-advice/veterans-business-credit-resources/
Untapped Revenue Stream for Small Businesses
Government contracts may be an untapped revenue source for small businesses. A common misconception is that the government only awards contracts to large businesses and corporations, but small businesses have as good a shot as anyone else. It comes down to understanding how government contracts work – and where to find them.
The Los Angeles Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Center is a federal business assistance program to assist minority small business owners in scaling and actively competing for government, utility, and private sector contracts.
MBDA's free services include one-on-one consulting, contract sourcing, RFP & RSOQ review and analysis, bid proposal development, customized bid matching strategies, market access, training resources, and capital and networking opportunities.
https://www.mbda.gov/business-center/los-angeles-mbda-business-center
Free Refrigeration Upgrades for Grocery and Corner Stores
The Los Angeles County Healthy Stores Refrigeration Program (HSRP) helps small businesses in Los Angeles County replace existing, inefficient refrigerators with new, efficient models to fill with California-grown healthy food. You may be eligible if you own an independent grocery or corner store. Email HSRP@isd.lacounty.gov to connect with a program representative and determine whether your business qualifies.
https://isd.lacounty.gov/healthy-stores-refrigeration-program/
