Help for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Friends,

During this difficult time, our office is committed to doing everything possible to help small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please contact us at (818) 346-4521 or Assemblymember.Gabriel@assembly.ca.gov.

We’ve also included below an overview and links for some of the most important federal, state, and local resources for small businesses. Information about these and other COVID-19 resources are also available on our website.

Federal Resources

• The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest loans for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19.
• The Paycheck Protection Program provides forgivable loans to small businesses that continue to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis.
• Payroll Tax Credits are available for certain small and medium-sized businesses impacted by COVID-19. 

State Resources

• Small Business Relief Payment Plans allow certain small businesses to defer up to $50,000 of sales and use tax liability for 12 months without incurring any penalties or interest.
• The California Small Business Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program provides loans for small businesses that may not qualify for federal assistance. 

Local Resources

• Los Angeles City Small Business Emergency Microloan Program provides loans of up to $20,000 for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
• Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation is providing grants of up to $10,000 and other assistance to small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19.

Please don’t hesitate to be in touch. We are here to serve you.

Sincerely,

JESSE GABRIEL
Assemblymember, 45th District
 

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