BACKGROUND
On May 19, 2020, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors allocated $3,138,961 in Federal Corona Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to the City of Oceanside. On June 17, 2020, the Oceanside City Council approved a spending plan for the funds, which included $100,000 for grants to small businesses. The city has partnered with the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and MainStreet Oceanside to administer the grants.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Independently owned businesses engaged in retail sales and consumer/business services located in Oceanside that have been mandated by government action or decree to close or significantly alter their business activity due to COVID-19 are eligible to receive grant funds.
Grant funds will be awarded to businesses on a priority basis according to the following tiers and well as through demonstration of financial injury shown on Profit and Loss Statements:
Tier 1 -Independently owned businesses located in Oceanside that have been mandated by government action or decree to close or significantly alter their business activity due to COVID – 19.
Tier 2 - Independently owned businesses located in Oceanside that can demonstrate that their businesses have been significantly affected by government action or decree but have not been ordered to alter business practices other than requirements related to size of groups in a single area and observing recommended social distancing.
Tier 3 - Businesses that are located in Oceanside, are home-based or are part of a national and/or regional franchise and have been mandated by government action or decree to close or significantly alter their business activity due to COVID-19.
GRANT AMOUNTS
Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded based on a standard rubric factoring in business tier and financial impact of COVID-19.
TRANSPARENCY
In order to maintain transparency for this program, business names, grant amounts and terms will be public information.
APPLICATION PERIOD
The grant application timeline will commence upon execution of professional services agreements with MainStreet Oceanside and the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and will close when funds are expended, but no later than December 31, 2020. Grant awards will be disbursed on a rolling basis on or before December 31, 2020.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Businesses within the MainStreet Oceanside District must apply through MainStreet Oceanside's application. All other Oceanside businesses may apply here....
FAQ's
For frequently asked questions, please download our FAQ sheet.
On May 19, 2020, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors allocated $3,138,961 in Federal Corona Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to the City of Oceanside. On June 17, 2020, the Oceanside City Council approved a spending plan for the funds, which included $100,000 for grants to small businesses. The city has partnered with the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and MainStreet Oceanside to administer the grants.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Independently owned businesses engaged in retail sales and consumer/business services located in Oceanside that have been mandated by government action or decree to close or significantly alter their business activity due to COVID-19 are eligible to receive grant funds.
Grant funds will be awarded to businesses on a priority basis according to the following tiers and well as through demonstration of financial injury shown on Profit and Loss Statements:
Tier 1 -Independently owned businesses located in Oceanside that have been mandated by government action or decree to close or significantly alter their business activity due to COVID – 19.
Tier 2 - Independently owned businesses located in Oceanside that can demonstrate that their businesses have been significantly affected by government action or decree but have not been ordered to alter business practices other than requirements related to size of groups in a single area and observing recommended social distancing.
Tier 3 - Businesses that are located in Oceanside, are home-based or are part of a national and/or regional franchise and have been mandated by government action or decree to close or significantly alter their business activity due to COVID-19.
GRANT AMOUNTS
Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded based on a standard rubric factoring in business tier and financial impact of COVID-19.
TRANSPARENCY
In order to maintain transparency for this program, business names, grant amounts and terms will be public information.
APPLICATION PERIOD
The grant application timeline will commence upon execution of professional services agreements with MainStreet Oceanside and the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and will close when funds are expended, but no later than December 31, 2020. Grant awards will be disbursed on a rolling basis on or before December 31, 2020.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Businesses within the MainStreet Oceanside District must apply through MainStreet Oceanside's application. All other Oceanside businesses may apply here....
FAQ's
For frequently asked questions, please download our FAQ sheet.
