Stockton Announces $3,000 Grants For Small Business Negatively Impacted By Coronavirus
STOCKTON (CBS13) – The City of Stockton announced that $3,000 grants are available for small businesses that have been financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs said the small business relief grant program is comprised of a $500,000 fund.
The City said the grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligibility requirements are:
- Small businesses should be located in Stockton
- Be a for-profit business
- Have an active Stockton business license
- Have a business or personal bank account
- Must have no open code violations and be in good standing with the City
- Must have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic
The City said the grants may only be used for equipment, inventory and things like rent, utilities, payroll, and supplies.
The City said nonprofits, religious organizations, real estate/realtors, financing businesses, liquor stores, check-cashing facilities and cannabis dispensaries are not eligible for the grants.