The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County Neighbor to Neighbor Fire Relief Grant for Small Businesses provides up to $5,000 in grant funding for businesses affected by the CZU Complex Fires. Business advising assistance services will be provided, at no cost, through the Santa Cruz SBDC by signing up here: https://nc.ecenterdirect.com/signup

The objective of this program is to offer quick and simple financial assistance to fund or reimburse small businesses located in Boulder Creek, Bonny Doon, and the North Coast affected by the fire. Businesses are encouraged to use funds to help with their recovery.

Businesses must have been in operation within Santa Cruz County for at least one year as of August 1, 2020, and have no more than 25 full-time employee equivalents (FTE). The grants will be awarded within 4-6 weeks.

The application can be found here.