A partnership of the Santa Barbara Foundation and the Santa Barbara County provides emergency business grants.
The funds, which are available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CARES Act, are designed to reduce the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligible microenterprise businesses can apply for up to $10,000 in funding, while eligible small businesses can apply for up to $25,000.
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Three social enterprises were recognized at the 2013 President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award for their major contributions to society. SATA CommHealth and Bliss Restaurant landed Social Enterprise of the Year titles, while Bettr Barista Coffee Academy bagged the award for Social Enterprise Start-up of the Year.