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The City of San Antonio Small Business COVID Impact Grants Program will provide
financial support in the form of grants to micro and small business owners who
continue to be impacted by the pandemic to strengthen the San Antonio small
business community. The program, funded by the City of San Antonio and
administered by LiftFund, has dedicated $17,000,000 Million in funding to
support for-profit small businesses with grants up to $35,000. An additional
$10,000 construction impact supplement is available for those who qualify.


ALL APPLICANTS, REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME OF THE GRANT APPLICATION, MAY RECEIVE
ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES FROM ONE OF THE SIX COMMUNITY PARTNERS SHOWN
ON THE PARTNERS PAGE

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Monday, August 1 at 10:00 AM through Monday, August 22 at 5:00 PM Central
Standard Time
Below you will find more details about this program, including eligibility,
documents required, scoring methodology and timeline.


GRANT AWARDS

The grants will range from $15,000 to $35,000 to eligible small, for-profit
businesses. Business located in areas affected by these construction projects
may be eligible for an additional $10,000. 

Maximum grant amount is based on reduction in gross sales between 2019 and 2021.

The funds must be used for business-related expenses, including payroll, working
capital, business rent, inventory, supplies, equipment, and other operating
costs.


THE GRANT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE REPAID

REDUCTION IN GROSS SALES 2019-2021
Maximum Grant Amount
20% - 29.9%
$15,000
30 - 39.9%
$25,000
40+ %
$35,000

The following limitations apply:

 * Applicants are eligible to receive only one grant award
 * Only one grant may be awarded per business with more than one location
 * Limited to one grant per physical address within City of San Antonio

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, businesses must:

 * Conduct business activities categorized as one of these NAICS codes. Click
   here to see the list. 
 * Gross sales in both 2020 and 2021 must be less than gross sales in 2019.
   Gross sales are based on Line 1 of Schedule C or Line 1a of 1120, 1120S or
   1065.
 * 2021 gross sales must be at least 20% lower in 2021 than in 2019.
 * Operating prior to January 1, 2020 with demonstrated revenue in 2019.
   “Operational” is defined as a positive amount of gross receipts or sales on
   the 2019 tax return (Line 1 of Schedule C or Line 1a of 1120, 1120S or 1065) 

 * Be currently in operation and not have filed for bankruptcy at time of
   application 
 * Be located within San Antonio city limits and remain for one year from date
   of grant award. To check if your business address is located within the city,
   click here.
 * Not be in the following categories: non-profits, gambling/gaming businesses;
   franchisors; sexually oriented businesses; payday & auto loan providers;
   liquor stores and businesses in which a City employee or officer has a
   financial interest, as defined in Sec. 2-53 of the City’s Ethics Code
 * Not have applied for the ARPA 4 Arts program
 * Applicant must be authorized representative of business

List of Required Documents
 * Current Driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
 * Proof of business registration with Bexar County or TX Secretary of State
 * 1st quarter 2022 Form 941, 1st quarter 2022 payroll report or 1st quarter
   2022 check copies to verify number of employees
 * Business utility bill (water, gas, electric). Home based businesses may
   provide a home utility bill. 
 * 2019, 2020, 2021 business tax return. Acceptable return formats are Schedule
   Cs, 1120, 1120S and 1065. If 2021 business return has not been filed, other
   documents, such as a profit and loss statement may be requested. Applicants
   without a business tax return for 2019 and 2020 are not eligible. 
 * DD 214 proof of military discharge (veterans only)

Scoring Methodology

Grant funds will not be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications will be assessed and scored based on the five components below. The
maximum score is 115.  Applications with the highest scores will be reviewed,
approved, notified and funded first (if eligible). 

Reduction in Gross Revenue 2019 to 2021 Points40% or Greater 30 30% – 39.9%
20 20% – 29.9% 10 Below 20%0NAICS prefix is Points 213, 512, 519, 331, 711, 721,
487, 486, 448, 485 30 532, 333, 323, 115, 211,  25 212, 316, 518,
515 20 623,425, 442, 315, 339, 722, 812, 533 15 326, 453, 624, 322, 523, 622,
236, 424, 321, 712, 713, 451, 112, 446, 524 10 Demographic
Criteria Points Minority-Owned 5 Women-Owned 5 Veteran-Owned 5 Disabled-Owned 5 Equity
Atlas Score* Points Equity Atlas Score 8-10 20 Equity Atlas Score 5-7 10 Equity
Atlas Score 2-4 0 Other Grant Funding Received **Points $0  15 $1 to
$10,000 10 $10,001 to $25,000 5 $25,001 or more 0 

* Click here to learn more about the equity score

** Includes PPP, EIDL, Restaurant Revitalization Fund, COSA Recovery grant and
COSA Hospitality grants

Program Timeline

Application Period: August 1 @ 10 am – August 22 @ 5 pm.

Applicants will be able to save their progress during the application period.
Applications must be completed and submitted along with all the documentation
required for verification before 4:59:59 PM CST on Monday August 22, 2022.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email when they submit the application.

Application review: August 23- December 2, 2022.

The grants team will reach out to applicants by phone or email if additional
documents or clarification is needed. If additional documents are requested,
applicants will have 5 business days to submit. 

Award notifications: September 7- December 5, 2022.

Eligible applicants with the highest scores based on the methodology above will
be notified earlier within that time frame, followed by lower scoring
applicants. All applicants, even if ineligible or not selected for funding, will
be notified by December 5.

Selected recipients will be notified of approval and accept the grant via an
emailed Docusign form.

Grant disbursements: September 14 – December 12, 2022.

Eligible applicants with the highest scores based on the methodology above will
be funded earlier within that time frame, followed by lower scoring applicants.

Grant Follow Up

All recipients will be required to complete follow-up surveys in June 2023, June
2024 and June 2025. Grant recipients must keep detailed receipts for expenditure
of grant funds. 

Additional Resources

Need Assistance with CPS or SAWS Payment Options?

CPS Energy 

SAWS 

 

Other Local Resources

The City of San Antonio is available to assist with information and referrals to
additional programs that can help your business. For assistance, please contact
210-207-3924 or SmallBizInfo@sanantonio.gov for more information.

 

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Fedex (Next round in 2023) 

Women Founders Network (Women-owned businesses, next round in 2023) 

Amber Grants (For women only)

National Black MBA Association (Black owned businesses, next round in 2023) 

Grant Watch (Tracks grants for veterans) 

Halstead Grant (Female entrepreneurs in jewelry industry, next round 2023) 

IdeaCafe Grant (Preference for women, next round 2023) 

EBay Up and Running (Business owners who sell on Ebay, next round 2023)

Barstool Grants

Comcast Rise

Visa MENA She’s Next Grant Program (Female, Middle Eastern, North African
business owners, next round 2023) 

Tandy Leather Together Foundation (Businesses in the leather industry who are
Tandy Leather customers) 


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are sole proprietors eligible?

Yes, as long as your business is registered with a DBA.

If my gross sales in 2020 were less than 2019 but gross sales in 2021 were
greater than 2019- or vice versa- am I eligible?

No, gross sales in both 2020 and 2021 must be less than 2019 gross sales.

What type of employees do you need documentation for?

Part time, full time, and contractors who work for you on a regular basis.

If my business is located outside of the City of San Antonio but I serve
customers within the city, can I apply?

No, your business must be physically located in the city.

If I have 2 businesses, can I submit an application for each?

No, you may only submit one application for one business. 

Can a third party, such as a CPA, submit an application on my behalf?

You are welcome to get assistance in completing the application from a third
party, however, the business owner should submit their own application and the
contact info listed should be for the owner.

here are 7 community partners who have been vetted and trained to assist
business owners to submit the application free of charge. Do not pay a third
party who is not on the list for application assistance. 

As a sole proprietor, I am not required by the county or state to file a DBA.
Can I still apply?

If you reported income from your current business on your 2019 schedule C, you
may file a DBA at this time and be considered. 

If selected, do I have to pay the grant back?

No.  

I use a PO Box on my business registration and/or my tax return. How will you
verify my physical business address?

You will be asked to submit a current business utility bill as part of the
application. 

I don’t receive a business utility bill. How can I prove my address?

You can submit a copy of your business lease agreement.

How can I get help with the application?

You can contact the LiftFund Grants Team at 800-923-9551. For in-person
application assistance, please contact one of the 7 community navigators to
schedule an appointment. 

How do I know if I qualify for the $10,000 construction impact supplement?

Click here to see if your business is located in an impacted area.

If my business has already received COVID funding in the past, am I eligible to
apply for this grant?

Yes, you are eligible for consideration. However, funds received from PPP, EIDL,
Restaurant Revitalization Fund or the COSA Recovery grant and COSA Hospitality
grants will be factored into your application score.