California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Round 5
🏛 Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 13, 2026
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This grant is for beach restoration projects in California. Local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and joint powers authorities may apply. Projects must address coastal erosion protection and public beach restoration. Activities include beach nourishment, living shorelines, and infrastructure protection from wave action.
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Program description
The program is not on a “first come, first served” basis. Round 5 application period: Thursday, March 25th through Wednesday, March 31st Partners will provide technical assistance to business owners and nonprofits (to include translation/interpretation services) during application preparation and online submission. Once applications are received, Lendistry will process for eligibility. Once rounds close, grant awards will be distributed based on the program priority factors, including the COVID health and safety restrictions following California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, local county status and the new Regional Stay At Home Order which can be found at: https://covid19.ca.gov/safereconomy/. Lendistry will distribute grants on behalf of the State of California to approved small businesses and nonprofits. See www.CAReliefgrant.com for more information and application instructions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 osba@gobiz.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-322-0694
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 36000 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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