Funding Resources for Providers

Resources to Help Navigate Available Funding Opportunities

• Financial Relief - Steps for Child Care Providers (handout)

• Key Financial Resources for Providers

• Types of Cash Help for Providers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

• Small Business Association (SBA)

• Child Care Aware of America COVID-19 Flowchart

• California Alternative Payment Program Association (CAPPA)

• Funding Programs in Recent COVID-19 Legislation that Address Needs of Child Care Providers and Child Care Workers

• US Chamber Foundation

• Workforce Development Board of Santa Barbara County

• Non Profit Resource Network

• The Grant Center has compiled information about all of the local COVID-19-related funding opportunities, as well as updates on local funder guidelines as they each respond to the crisis, click here for an updated list of information.

• Santa Barbara Foundation offers a variety of funding opportunities in response to COVID-19 and Resource Center for Nonprofits. The Child Care Grant Program offers funding for scholarships. Please log in to the grants portal to review all of the grant guidelines and to apply.

• Increased Funding for the California Rebuilding Fund All interested small business owners can apply for a loan at www.CALoanFund.org.

• Tax Relief for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 - The credit is equal to $1,000 per qualified employee, up to $100,000 for each small business employer. The application for the Main Street Small Business Tax Credit opened on December 1. A full list of existing state support for businesses can be found here.

Schedule a Free Financial Consultation with an Expert

• Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) - COVID-19 Resources. The EDC is able to answer questions, provide financial support through a loan program, and offer consulting services. Call 805.409.9159 (ENGLISH) or 805.309.5874 (SPANISH). All webinars can be found at https://edcollaborative.com/upcoming-events/. To sign up for individualized support go to: https://calendly.com/client-intake. For any questions or concerns contact Alondra Gaytán, Client Services Manager at 805.409.9159. To schedule an appointment Alondra's appointment calendar.

• SCORE Santa Barbara offers individual business mentorship, workshops, and more.

Take a Webinar and Learn about Available Financial Resources

• Santa Barbara Foundation offers an extensive events calendar.

• Evergreen Learning Center LLC offers upcoming webinars for child care providers and systems-leaders. Understanding 2021 Federal Assistance Options: A Webinar for CCR&Rs and Child Care Programs. For many child care programs understanding federal cash assistance options is vital to business survival. It is important to understand each option, know which you may be eligible for and how to apply. Navigating the program requirements and timelines can be a challenge. Register here.

• SBA Paycheck Protection Program Webinar on February 25, 2021

• SCORE Santa Barbara offers an extensive event calendar.

• The NonProfit Resource Network offers a calendar of past and upcoming webinars.

• Tom Copeland’s Taking Care of Business

• CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program has a calendar of webinars to help small businesses navigate the grant application process.

• Two national webinar videos to help you understand and access PPP—one video for FCC educators and one video for ECE programs.