Nevada County will disburse $107,500 in relief funds to up to 43 microbusinesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible microbusinesses in Nevada County may receive up to $2,500 each in grant funding. Applications opened on February 23 and will be accepted through Friday, March 25th at 5:00 p.m.
The grant program is designed to provide relief to our community's hardest-to-reach microbusinesses and entrepreneurs that face systemic barriers to accessing capital, such as businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans, individuals without documentation, individuals with limited English proficiency, and business owners located in low-wealth and rural communities. Eligibility requirements a physical Nevada County address, under $50,000 in 2019 revenue, fewer than 5 full-time employees, significant impacts due to the pandemic and did not receive funding through the California Relief Grant program. Find a complete list of eligibility and application information, and frequently asked questions on Nevada County’s Microbusiness Grants website: www.mynevadacounty.com/MicroBizGrants.
The program is made possible by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate and the California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant program that Nevada County applied to in November 2021. Nevada County plans to partner with Sierra Business Council to administer an easy application process and responsive customer service to applicants.
