Small Business Relief Program Application – Round 2 | Monterey County Workforce Development Board

Instructions

Documentation to be completed before beginning the application (these documents can be downloaded at www.montereycountywdb.org/monterey-county-cares/):

Application Preparation

Have you reviewed the program information and eligibility requirements carefully before applying?*

Yes
No

View the program information and eligibility requirements here.

Did you attend or watch the recording of the informational webinar?*

Yes
No

View the recording of the informational webinar here.

Do you have the following documents ready to include with your application?*

Business License, if located in an incorporated area of the county.
If located in an unincorporated area of the county, include the cover page of your 2019 federal tax return instead (showing your business name, address, and Employer Identification Number (EIN))
Payroll Record (showing proof of current number of employees)
W-9
Vendor Data Record
Expense Reimbursement Documentation
Invoice listing expenses for which you are requesting reimbursement (use the provided template; more than one may be used if more lines are needed).
Proof of Payment for expenses for which you are requesting reimbursement (see grant Guidelines & Instructions for a list of acceptable types of proof of payment).
If submitting rent/lease expenses for reimbursement, a copy of your lease agreement with your landlord must also be submitted.

Important Information and Tips

You may submit only one application.
Applicants with multiple businesses may only apply for one grant. If you apply for multiple grants, only one will be reviewed.
Businesses that received a Monterey County CARES SBRP grant in Round 1 in Fall/Winter 2020 are not eligible to receive funding in this Round 2.
You will have 60 minutes to complete the application before the system times out. If you exit the application before completing it, your information will NOT be saved, and you will have to start over at the beginning.
Make sure all attached documents are clear and legible. If they are not legible, review of your application and/or processing of your payment may be delayed.
Uploaded documents must be in either PDF or JPEG format.
All fields of the online application must be completed in order for you to be able to submit the application.
You may download a copy of the printable version of the application if you would like to review it before starting your online application. Or you may submit an application in person or by mail if you prefer to not apply online.
Make sure all of the information you submit is accurate, particularly the email address of the primary contact listed in the Application, as all communication with your business will be conducted by email to the primary contact’s email address.
Remember to click the SUBMIT button once you have completed the application and uploaded all required documents.
Contact the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) by email at mcsbg@co.monterey.ca.us if you have questions or require assistance. Due to the high volume of applications, assistance will only be provided by email. Answers to frequently asked questions will also be posted in the FAQs section of the SBRP webpage, which will be updated daily.

Section 1. Business Information

1. Business Name*

(include DBA, if applicable)

2. Legal Entity Name*

(listed on IRS documents)

3. Employer Identification Number*

(EIN, IRS issued)

4. Business Phone Number*

5. Business Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

6. Business Website URL

7. Business Owner(s) Name(s)*

8. Primary Business Contact Name*

9. Primary Contact Title*

10. Primary Contact Phone*

11. Primary Contact Email*

12. Business Type/Legal Structure*

Specify Designation

13. Do you have a business license in Monterey County?*

If yes, what is the business license number?

If yes, by which city is the business license issued?

If no, provide an explanation of why you do not have a business license in Monterey County

Date the business was established*

Section 2. Demographics

1. Monterey County district in which business is located:*

(View district map here)

2. Business Industry Sector*

3. Business Type*

If other please describe

4. Is the business located in an unincorporated area of Monterey County?*

(Unincorporated areas are those that are not located within the boundaries of the incorporated cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas, Sand City, Seaside, or Soledad.)

5. Woman-Owned Business*

6. Veteran-Owned Business*

7. Minority-Owned Business*

Section 3. Disclosures

1. Is the business located, operated, and headquartered in Monterey County?*

2. Is the legal entity that owns and operates the business located in Monterey County?*

3. What is the current status of your business*

4. Was the business in operation as of October 1, 2020?*

5. Does the business currently have between 2 and 25 total employees?*

(Independent contractors may not be included in the employee count.)

Number of full-time employees currently employed

Number of part-time employees currently employed

6. Is the business in good standing with Monterey County and the city in which it operates?*

If not, provide an explanation:

7. Has the business received any COVID-19-related financial assistance during the last 9 months?*

Check this box if you received a Monterey County CARES Small Business Relief Program grant in Round 1 in Fall/Winter 2020

Yes

If yes, what type of financial assistance?

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
SBDC
Loans or grants from cities
Grants from Monterey County

How much COVID-19-related financial assistance (list the dollar amount)? If none, enter 0.*

How were the funds used by the business?

8. What was the gross revenue for the business in 2020?*

9. What was the gross revenue for the business in 2019?*

Check this box if you were not in operation in 2019. Note that we may request to see quarterly tax returns from 2020.

Yes

Section 4. Grant Request Information

1. Purpose of the grant – how do you plan to utilize the funds if your business is awarded a grant? (Check all that apply.)*

Payroll
Rent
Utilities
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Equipment needed for reopening or adapting the business
Other

Please provide further explanation, if needed:

2. Amount requested*

Please enter a number less than or equal to 99999.

3. Will this grant save jobs?*

If yes, number of jobs to be saved/retained?

4. Will this grant create new jobs?*

If yes, number of jobs to be created?

5. If you receive this grant, how long do you anticipate your business will be able to stay in operation?*

6. Narrative

A. Describe the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on your business. Include information about any periods of closure, employee layoffs or reduction of hours, expenses incurred due to new health and safety requirements, etc.*

B. Explain how you will use these grant funds to keep your business open, if awarded.*

C. Describe your sustainability plan. What strategies do you plan to implement in 2021 in order to sustain your business? What changes or improvements do you plan to make in order to keep your business open and keep your workers employed?*

Section 5. Documentation

The following documentation is required and must accompany your application. Please ensure that no documents are missing.

Business License*

(This is required for all businesses except those located in an unincorporated area of the county. If you have more than one business license for more than one city, please upload them all. Make sure the business license is CURRENT and not expired.)

If no Business License is available, provide a copy of the cover page of your 2019 Federal Tax Return.

Drop files here or

Payroll Record*

(Current payroll record showing proof of current number of employees.)

Drop files here or

Form W-9*

Download fillable form here

Drop files here or

Vendor Data Record*

Download fillable form here
(Note that the address listed on your Vendor Data Record (VDR) will be used to mail your check.)

Drop files here or

Invoice*

Download fillable form here.
(See Guidelines and Instructions for list of types of expenses allowable for reimbursement.)

Drop files here or

Proof of Payment*

(See Guidelines and Instructions for examples of acceptable types of proof of payment, which include detailed payroll records, landlord receipts or bank statements showing rent payments, utility receipts, itemized receipts for purchase of personal protective equipment, etc.)

Drop files here or

Section 6. Certification By Authorized Business Representative

I hereby certify that I am an authorized representative of the business named above, with the authority to commit the business to legally binding contracts and agreements. I further certify that the information given as part of and attached to this application is true and accurate. I am aware that any false information or intended omissions may subject me to civil or criminal penalties for filing of false public records and/or forfeiture of any funds approved through this program. I also understand that up to 10% of grant award recipients will undergo a random monitoring.

This application does not constitute a contractual agreement. If any portion of the application is approved, a formal agreement between parties will be executed to obligate funds for the approved expenditures.

Authorized Signature*

Title*

Signature Date*

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Monterey County CARES

MONTEREY COUNTY CARES Small Business Relief Program (SBRP) Round 2 Application

Instructions

Application Preparation

Important Information and Tips

Section 1. Business Information

Section 2. Demographics

Section 3. Disclosures

Section 4. Grant Request Information

Section 5. Documentation

Section 6. Certification By Authorized Business Representative

MONTEREY COUNTY CARES Small Business Relief Program (SBRP)
Round 2 Application