ADDITIONAL CRISIS/RECOVERY RESOURCES
Financial Relief Resources for San Diego Businesses & Nonprofit Organizations
Below is a listing of several grants, loans and other funding vehicles available for qualified San Diego businesses and/or nonprofits. Be aware that some of these programs may have already closed the request for funds but keep in mind some are going to have two or more rounds of offering funds. All information shared is subject to change based on the organization offering the financial relief support.
San Diego-based Offerings
NEW as of July 8: San Diego County Small Business Stimulus Grant
San Diego Grantmakers Women’s Empowerment Loan Fund
City of Poway Poway Emergency Assistance Recovery Loan (PEARL) Program
San Diego Foundation, San Diego County Board of Supervisors, and other Partners San Diego County COVID-19 Small Business & Nonprofit Loan Program
City of Carlsbad COVID-19 Business Loan Eligibility Short-Form
City of Oceanside COVID-19 Business Loan Program
City of San Diego Capacity Building Program for Nonprofits
Cal Coast Cares Foundation San Diego's Small Business Relief Grant Fund
South County Economic Development Council South County EDC's Emergency Business Loan Program
San Diego Regional EDC Resources
United Way of San Diego Worker Assistance Fund
San Diego Grantmakers San Diego Small Business Relief Grant Fun
San Diego Foundation Emergency Assistance Grants
City of San Diego Business Relief Support Fund
Jewish Community Foundation SD COVID-19 Fund
City of San Marcos COVID-19 Business Sustainability Loan Program
State/National/International Offerings
California Restaurant Association Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund (Grants)
Verizon & LISC Small Business Recovery Fund
CA Small Business Development Center COVID Resources for Business Owners
Visa Foundation Commits $210 Million to Support Small and Micro Businesses and Immediate COVID-19 Emergency Relief
PenFed Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Veteran Financial Relief Program
One Fair Wage Support Workers in Crisis Fund
SBA Ofrece Asistencia de Desastres a los Pequeños Negocios en California
Facebook Small Business Grants
The California Endowment Urgent Funding Response to COVID-19
Sempra Energy Foundation COVID-19 Nonprofit Hardship Fund
Wells Fargo Announces Aid for Customers and Communities Impacted by COVID-19
PGA of America Announces Golf Emergency Relief Fund
Financial Tips
Annunity.org A Guide to COVID-19 and Your Finances: What You Need to Know
Alignable 16 Creative Funding Resources Your Small Business Should Use
Business/Nonprofit Planning Resources
The UPS Store, Inc. Short- and Long-Term Planning for Your Business During COVID-19
Big Commerce From Retail to e-Tail: How to Launch an Ecommerce Website for Your Brick-and-Mortar Store
SCORE Association 11 Options If Your Small Business Can’t Pay Its Bills Due to Coronavirus
Small Business Development Center EDD: Rapid Response Services for Businesses
Chamber of Commerce COVID and Business Insurance Reminders (Webcast)
US Chamber of Commerce Business Resilience 101 Workbook
US Chamber of Commerce Top 20 Tips for Business Preparedness
Research/Data Findings
Engage For Good COVID-19 Social Impact Research Collection
San Diego Workforce Partnership Potential Impact of COVID-19 on Employment in San Diego County
USD School of Leadership & Education Sciences Nonprofit Leader COVID-19 Survey Findings
TeleworkSD.com Telework Pilot Project & Survey Findings from 2016
PR/Crisis Communications Resources
PR Daily Adjusting your social media messaging during a global pandemic
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Communication that Works in a Crisis: Tips and techniques
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Tips for Professional Video Chat Interviews and Meetings
SCORE San Diego Crisis Communications Planning Checklist
Michael Smart PR Media Pitching During COVID-19
The Communications Network Crisis Comms Triage Kit
Public Relations Society of America COVID-19 Crisis Resources
CA Public Information Officials COVID-19 Virus Resources
Philanthropy CA Guidance for Philanthropic Communications in a Pandemic
Marketing Resources
Marketing Dive Brands recalibrate to community-building during quarantine
MBT Consulting Marketing Your Way Through Coronavirus
SCORE San Diego Digital Marketing Planning
American Marketing Association Creativity Amid Crisis: How Marketers Can Navigate Outbreaks and Uncertainties
Nonprofit Source Best Social Media Strategies for Nonprofit
Event Planning Resources
Eventbrite How to Host an Online Event Live Attendees will Love
Eventbrite How to Set up a Paid Webinar on Zoom and Eventbrite
LearnUpon Record your Zoom Meetings to Create eLearning Videos
American Marketing Association 5 Tips to Pivot from In-Person to Virtual Events
BizBash 6 Tips for Pivoting an In-Person Event into a Virtual Experience
Red Apple Auctions (Free Webinar) Online “Virtual Gala” Options and What’s Right for You
Fundraising Resources
Cancelling Your Event
- Should I cancel my event? COVID-19 Event Assessment Guide
- Controlling the message - Communication with your Event Attendees
- Refund Policy - Converting Cancellations to Donations
Saving your Event
- How to have a successful event amid COVID-19
- Event Safety Infographic Poster
- Emergency Operations and Communication Plan
- Keeping Event Staff and Attendees Safe
- Social media & marketing resources
Alternative Fundraising Ideas
- Exploring alternative fundraising options during COVID-19
- Important COVID-19 Information Social media templates:
- Event Safety Infographics & ready to use social media graphics
SG Engage Nonprofits 10 Things Fundraisers Can Do From Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Nonprofit/Philanthropy Resources
Engage For Good COVID-19 Social Impact Resource Guide
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Nonprofit Crisis Management: A Checklist
Propel Nonprofits Governing In a Time of Crisis: 10 Action Items for Boards
Northern CA Grantmakers Promoting Equity in a Time of Crisis
Center for Effective Philanthropy Funders, the Time is Now to Talk Recession-Planning with Grantees
Caravanserai Project: Emergency Intervention Guide for Non-Profit and Social Impact Organizations—Surviving the Coronavirus Crisis
Remote Work Resources
SANDAG iCommute Telework Templates & Free Management Resources for Employers
TeleworkSD.com Telework Pilot Project Results/Findings from 2016
LinkedIn Remote Working: Setting Yourself and Teams Up for Success
MBT Consulting 20 Tips for Successfully Working From Home