Was your business impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? Eligible Antioch small businesses can receive a grant payment of up to $15,000, and facade upgrade reimbursement of up to $25,000 through the City of Antioch Small Business Programs.
Eligible businesses can receive a grant payment between $5,000 to $15,000 from the Small Business Grants Program. General eligibility criteria include:
- Be operating within Antioch City Limits
- Have an Antioch Business License in good standing
- CANNOT be a publicly traded company
- Have less than 25 employees
- Have experienced a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Have an “active” status with the California Secretary of State
Eligible businesses can receive a facade upgrade reimbursement payment ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 from the Facade Upgrade Program. General eligibility criteria include:
- Be operating within Antioch City Limits
- Have an Antioch Business License in good standing
- CANNOT be a publicly traded company
- Have experienced a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Have an “active” status with the California Secretary of State
- Contractors and Subcontractors must pay a prevailing wage.
- Businesses that rent must have at least 3 years remaining on the current lease.
Detailed eligibility requirements, application, and the latest information can be found at https://forwardplatform.com/city-of-antioch-small-business-programs/
The City of Antioch has partnered with FORWARD to administer the City of Antioch Small Business Grant and Facade Upgrades Programs. For general questions, please email [email protected] or call 1-855- 582-FWRD(3973).
