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Temecula Assist: A Small Business Emergency Relief Grant
Temecula Assist (TA): A Small Business Emergency Relief Grant for Temecula Business Owners coping with the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. TA is a half million dollar investment, approved by the City Council that provides direct relief in an effort to energize Temecula’s local economic backbone, which are small businesses.
Temecula Assist consists of two tracks.
- Temecula Assist - Rent Recovery and Job Retention Track
- Temecula Assist - Business Improvement Track
Below you will find additional information on each of the tracks.
The application period closed on June 9, 2020 @ 5 p.m. If you have already applied, please be sure to check your email (including your SPAM folder) for additional information.
Temecula Assist - Rent Recovery and Job Retention Track
Overview
In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has notified the City of Temecula that it will receive a formula allocation from the first round of CDBG-CV funding to be used specifically for the prevention of, preparation for, and response to COVID-19. This allocation was authorized by the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136, which was signed on March 27, 2020.
In response to the economic hardships experienced by businesses resulting from the pandemic, the City of Temecula is launching Temecula Assist, providing direct relief to energize Temecula’s local economic backbone, retain jobs, especially those held by low- and moderate-income residents, and to stabilize local businesses. Temecula Assist has two funding tracks; this program falls under the Rent Recovery and Job Retention Track. The total funding for the Rent Recovery and Job Retention Track is $329,000, made available through CDBG funds. The maximum grant request is $10,000 per business.
Application - Rent Recovery and Job Retention - CLOSED
The application period is now closed.
Guidelines
- What is the maximum amount of grant funds available from the City?
- Do you have a printout of these FAQs?
- Can a businessowner submit an application for both Temecula Assist programs?
- How do I apply for the grant funds?
- What may the funds be used for?
- After a business is selected for funding through the lottery, what kind of documentation will be required from the business owner?
- What if the business owner has received funding from SBA or other federal or state sources to address the needs created by the coronavirus?
- Must all employees and the business owner have to be eligible to work in the United States?
- Are applications and financial records subject to public disclosure?
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Temecula Assist- Business Improvement Track
Overview
In response to the economic hardships experienced by businesses resulting from the pandemic, the City of Temecula is launching Temecula Assist, providing direct relief to energize Temecula’s local economic backbone, retain jobs, and to stabilize local businesses. Temecula Assist has two funding tracks; this program falls under the Business Improvement Track. The total funding for the Temecula Assist: Business Improvement is $170,000, made available through the City’s General Fund. The maximum grant request is $5,000 per business.
Application - Business Improvement Track -CLOSED
The application period is now closed.