COVID-19 Coronavirus Regional Response Fund — Your donation to Silicon Valley Community Foundation enables our agency to meet the demands and serve the needs of our community in response to the development of COVID-19 in this region.

COVID-19 Child Care Project — With the current COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, childcare providers are at risk of losing their livelihoods. Private providers –especially those operating in home-based settings – often have limited financial means. They operate with small profit margins and are particularly vulnerable. Your donation to COVID-19 Childcare Project empowers a response to the needs and demands of a community affected by COVID-19.

San Mateo County Strong  — A website developed to allow people from San Mateo County and beyond to join the County’s relief effort and make directed donations that will specifically benefit San Mateo County residents, small businesses and non-profits

Philanthropy CA —The Philanthropy California team hosts a vetted the list of response funds to help navigate resources for the most vulnerable communities. Their COVID-19 Response list is updated daily and can be filtered based on region. 

Boost With Facebook — Is providing up to $15 million grants and ad credits for small businesses. Application will be live April 20.

Hello Alice — A free, online, platform helping with business expansion and growth is offering grants up to $10,000 to help impacted small businesses.

Salesforce Care Small Business Grants — Visit to learn more about the essential services and grant offered by Salesforce Care.

Save Small Business Fund — A collective effort to provide $5,000 grants for small businesses comprised of 3 – 20 employees that have been harmed financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Application will be live April 20.

Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund — Offering grants of up to $10,000 to help small businesses fill urgent financial gaps until they can resume normal operations or until other more permanent financing becomes available. The application period for Round 2 will be available mid-April.

Paycheck Protection Program – PPP

One of the most important and impactful elements of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act package is the Payroll Protection Program (PPP).

The Payroll Protection Program is the Small Business Administration’s $349 billion lending program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The new Paycheck Protection Program expands the SBA’s 7(a) loan program to help small businesses cover their near-term operating expenses and retain employees. 

Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards.

Please see below for links to important program details and an application:

• For a top-line overview of the program CLICK HERE
• If you’re a borrower, more information can be found HERE
• The application for borrowers can be found HERE

Financial Assistance for SMC Child Care Providers (COVID-19) — This spreadsheet may help you identify potential sources of funding from the Federal and Local Government as well as Local Initiatives.

Intuit Aid Assist — A free service to understand different U.S. business relief programs. Start with a loan eligibility assessment or get an estimate using their loan calculators.

SCORE Coronavirus Small Business Resource Hub — Available to provide free mentoring for small businesses and help them understand the types of financial assistance that are available and help prepare them to apply.