Economic Development

Non-Profit Relief Grant and Telehealth License Grant

CARES Act Non-Profit Relief Grant

The CARES Act Non-Profit Relief Grant will support existing Long Beach non-profits experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Eligible non-profits may apply for grants to maintain their operations and enable them to continue to provide services to the community.

A total of $200,000 is available to issue grants that cover eligible expenses related to COVID-19. Non-profits with annual operating revenue greater than $500,000 will be eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant and non-profits with annual operating revenue less than $500,000 will be eligible to apply for a $5,000 grant.

The following is a summary of the eligible expenditures for the Non-Profit Relief Grant:

• Commercial rent
• Inventory
• Payroll
• Personal protective equipment
• Furniture, fixtures, and equipment that help non-profits safely operate during COVID-19
• Technology solutions that help organizations safely operate and transition to digital services

CARES Act Telehealth License Grant

This funding opportunity is for Long Beach non-profit mental health agencies to subscribe to a telehealth license to administer mental health services over an online platform. This will increase mental health access to Long Beach residents who are uninsured or under-insured while adhering to Safer-At-Home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonprofits must currently lack a telehealth subscription. Grants are available on a first-come, first served basis. A total of $30,000 is available to issue 15 awards to nonprofit organizations for $2,000.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify for the Non-Profit Relief Grant, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• Must have valid 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
• Must have an active City of Long Beach business license
• Must have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19
• Must be located in Long Beach, California

In order to qualify for the Telehealth Grant, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• Must have valid 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
• Must have an active City of Long Beach business license
• Must be an organization that delivers mental health services to Long Beach residents
• Must not already have an existing telehealth subscription
• Must be located in Long Beach, California

Disclaimer

• Application submission does not guarantee a grant.
• Funds are subject to availability. 
• Only one application per organization will be considered.
• The City reserves the right to grant less than the requested amount based on availability of funds and overall grant portfolio.
• Only non-profit organizations located in Long Beach, California are eligible to apply for grant funding.

The application for the Non-Profit Relief Grant and Telehealth License Grant is now closed.

Applicants may call or email the Economic Development Department BizCare Hotline with application questions at 562-570-4BIZ (4249) or 4Biz@longbeach.gov