$7,500 Grants Available to Pasadena Micro-businesses-Application Portal Open Now. 5 or fewer employees? Apply beginning January 25th

Program provides up to 50 small businesses with grants of $7,500 each 

The City of Pasadena and Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) announce the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program to assist small businesses in Pasadena impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides approximately 50 reimbursable grants of $7,500 each to qualifying small businesses. Source of funds for the program are provided by the City’s annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation. PCF was chosen by the City to review and select applicants and subsequently disburse grant funds.

The online application portal opened Monday, Jan. 25 and will close Friday, February 12. 

Apply here  <https://pasadenacf.org/apply/

For eligibility criteria, selection process, and complete details, review Program Guidelines <https://pasadenacf.org/small-business-grant/>

Final two Information Sessions this week

Join staff from PCF and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for any one of four Zoom Information Sessions on the following dates. Ask questions and receive application assistance. 

 

  • Thursday, Jan.28, at noon
  • Saturday, Jan. 30, at noon

 

No prior registration is required. Use this link to access either scheduled Zoom Info Session: https://pasadenacf.org/info-session/.

For additional information regarding the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, contact Pasadena Community Foundation Program Officers Kate Clavijo at (626) 796-2097 x7, kclavijo@pasadenacf.org, or Mike deHilster at (626) 796-2097 x5, mdehilster@pasadenacf.org.

About Pasadena Community Foundation

Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people of Pasadena. Managing charitable assets that meet the evolving needs of our community, PCF works with individuals, families, and organizations to establish philanthropic funds, build endowment funds, manage philanthropic programs, and distribute grants.