The application period will open on Monday, September 28th at 8 a.m. and close on Friday, October 9th at 5 p.m. No applications will be accepted after the 12-day application window closes.
The City of Antioch has created a Small Business Grant Program that will provide a one-time grant of $5,000 to small businesses that have experienced adverse financial impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is funded by the CARES Act and the program will provide grants to 60 small businesses within the City of Antioch.
The selection process will consist of an initial screening of applicants based on priority criteria. If the number of applicants exceeds available funding, a lottery will be conducted.
The City of Antioch and the Antioch Chamber of Commerce are working together to administer this program. All businesses that meet the eligibility requirements below are welcome to apply. You do not have to be a Chamber Member and Chamber members will not receive priority.
For application assistance, please contact: admin@antiochbusinessgrant.com
Grant Award Amount
Grant recipients will receive a grant of $5,000. The grant does not have to be paid back.
Eligible Activities
Grant recipients may use funding for:
- Safety Expenses - protective equipment for employees and customers that enhances safety and protection
- Operational Improvement Expenses - equipment/furnishings needed to establish outdoor/indoor operations to meet industry standard COVID-19 guidelines
- Operating Expenses - rent/mortgage payments for the business, utility bills for the business, inventory, marketing
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Small Business Grant Program, a business must meet the following requirements:
- Physical location within City of Antioch limits
- Business is in good standing with the City of Antioch
- Active City of Antioch business license that was originally issued no later than January 1, 2020
- Between 1 and 25 employees as of March 1, 2020
- Sales down more than 25% from April to June 2020 compared to previous three months or same period in 2019
The following businesses are NOT eligible to apply:
- Businesses with over 25 employees as of March 1, 2020
- Businesses without a physical storefront
- Businesses operating outside Antioch city limits
- Lending/investment institutions and insurance companies
- Gambling facilities
- Franchises with more than 3 locations within city limits
- Businesses engaged in illegal activity per local, state or federal regulations
- Subcontractors under a primary license, such as in a salon
- Nonprofit organizations
- Home-based businesses
Grant Criteria
Antioch Small Business COVID-19 Relief & Grant Criteria $5,000 per individual grant
Funding Priority
Priority will be given to the following business types:
- Retail
- Restaurants
- Personal service establishments, specifically: hair salons and barber shops, nail salons, day spas, and fitness studios
- Businesses that did not receive federal assistance through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) or Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The remaining grant funding will be allocated to any small business that meets the eligibility criteria.
Grant Application and Award Process
The grant application and award process will be as follows:
- The program will be advertised and promoted for 2 weeks from September 14 to September 27, 2020.
- On Monday, September 21, 2020, a tutorial video will be available to help small business owners better understand the program.
- The application period will be open starting Monday, September 28 at 8:00 a.m. and ending on Friday, October 9th at 5:00 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions about submitting the application, please email: admin@antiochbusinessgrant.com
*Due to COVID-19, City Hall is currently closed to the public. Businesses wishing to pick up a hard copy application can do so at the breezeway area of City Hall during business hours (M-F, 8am-5pm).* - Applicants must self-certify that the funds will only be used for expenses permitted under the program.
- The selection process will consist of an initial screening of applicants based on priority criteria, followed by a lottery should the number of qualified applicants exceed the amount of funding available.
- Applicants will receive a notification via mail after the selection process is complete.
Documentation Requirements
The required documentation listed below must be uploaded to the application portal to verify that the business meets the program eligibility requirements.
- Active City of Antioch business license that was originally issued no later than January 1, 2020
- Monthly financial records (Profit/Loss Statement) for the three months ended June 2020 (April 2020, May 2020, June 2020) AND One of the following:
- Monthly financial records for the previous three months period ended March 2020 (January 2020, February 2020, March 2020) OR
- Monthly financial records for the same period ended June 2019 (April 2019, May 2019, June 2019)
- IRS Form W-9 Click for Form
The City of Antioch may request additional documents if necessary, to verify that the business meets the program eligibility requirements.
Timeline
Timeline of important events for the Antioch Small Business Grant Program. Dates that you need to know as a small Antioch Business Owner.
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9/14/2020 - 9/27/2020
September 14 -27, 2020
Promotion of the Grant Program will be for 2 weeks: Antioch Small Businesses we are here for you! Let’s get the word out about our Small Business Grant Program.
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9/14/2020 - 9/20/2020
September 14 -20, 2020
Website Launch: The Small Business Grant website is now available. Prospective applicants can review the webpages and prepare items needed once the application is open.
Application Page: The application to apply for the grant is up for viewers. Prospective applicants will have the opportunity to view ONLY and prepare items needed to submit.
Contacts & Additional Informational: Viewers will see important contact information, subscribe to updates.
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9/21/2020 - 9/27/2020
September 21 -27, 2020
Video: applicants can view a tutorial video
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9/28/2020 - 10/9/2020
September 28th - October 9th, 2020
Application opens for 12 business days.
Application is LIVE: The electronic fillable application to apply for the Antioch Small Business Grant Program goes LIVE. Prospective applicants can start to fill the application and submit.Due to COVID-19, City Hall is currently closed to the public. Businesses wishing to pick up a hard copy application can do so at the breezeway area of City Hall during business hours (M-F, 8am-5pm).
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10/9/2020
October 9th, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Application submittal is closed on Friday at 5:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, City Hall is currently closed to the public. Businesses wishing to drop off a hard copy application can do so at the City’s utility bill drop box located at City Hall parking lot. Please make sure the application is in a clearly labeled envelope addressed to: Antioch Small Business Grant Program.
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10/12/2020 - 10/23/2020
Review
Review of application in process.
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TBD
Announcements
Announcements will be made to grantees via email
Contact Us
Antioch Small Business Grant Program, please contact:
The Antioch Chamber of Commerce
Shannon Skinner (925) 759-7312
Email: admin@antiochbusinessgrant.com