The Small Business Incentive Program grant application will remain open until funds have exhausted. Completed applications will be reviewed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis until funds have exhausted. Applications with missing, invalid or expired requirements will be deemed incomplete and will lose priority placement until the remaining requirements are received.
The City of Santa Ana’s Economic Development Division will administer the grant program which consists of receiving, reviewing, approving grant applications, and issuing approved grant funding. During this period applicants are encouraged to ask questions and seek assistance from program staff by contacting Gabriela Cramer for an appointment at 714-647-5385 or by email at gcramer@santa-ana.org … Continued
• Copy of valid and active of Santa Ana Business License • Certificate of Occupancy or Home Occupation Permit issued by the City of Santa Ana • Business Owner’s State Identification Card or Driver’s License • No active code enforcement violations (verified by staff) • Most recent IRS Form 1040 U.S. Individual Tax Returns, for … Continued
This grant is issued as a reimbursement for business expenses. Copies of invoices, bills, and receipts of the business expenses, are required and must be submitted with corresponding verification of payment in the form of canceled checks, bank statements, and credit card statements are required. All expenditures must be reasonable, allowable, and necessary for the … Continued
Businesses must meet the following eligibility requirements: • Located in Santa Ana and in operation for no more than 3 years from the date of the application • Must be a Microenterprise – a for-profit business with 5 or fewer employees (including all owners) • Valid and Active Santa Ana Business License • Valid Certificate … Continued
The Small Business Incentive Program offers up to $5,000 for Santa Ana Businesses with 5 or less employees (including the owners) during the first three years in business. Funds are granted as a reimbursement for eligible business expenses. Businesses must be able to provide proof (receipts) for those expenses. Up to $5,000 for businesses with … Continued
Individuals who will be on the title and deed of the property.
If the property being purchased was a rental property, a Seller’s Statement is required to declare that no individual was evicted before the sale.
The expected turn-around time is 30-45 days.
No, there is no course requirement for realtors or lenders.
