COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY ECONOMIC RELIEF PROGRAM

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CITY OF LA QUINTA COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY ECONOMIC RELIEF:

[THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE CITY'S COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY ECONOMIC RELIEF PROGRAMS. AT THIS TIME NO PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE. EMAIL OUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM AT ED@LAQUINTACA.GOV IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING UP YOUR COVID-19 REBATE APPLICATION ACCOUNT

Click “Sign Up” to make an Account
Once you have created an account, click Create a Profile to get started
Fill out the contact information, then click Save
Scroll down and click +GET STARTED
You will see the application section, Click “edit” on the right hand side of the page to begin your application
Fill out all application information, then click Save. Note: You can save as draft during the process if you need to leave and come back.
Once completed and you have saved the application, there will be a Green SUBMIT button for you to click on the Application page, click it to officially submit.
You will now see your application has been submitted, check the email you registered with for an auto-response stating your submission has been received.

Should you have any issues, email ED@laquintaca.gov. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience in receiving a response.

GRANT PROGRAM
UPDATED AS OF DECEMBER 18, 2020

The City of La Quinta City Council has approved on December 15, 2020 a modification to the COVID-19 Emergency Economic Relief Program for Small Businesses. Click here for Staff Report details (Page 169). This modification allows for application of eligible businesses to apply for a Grant for an amount of up to $10,000 to be used for approved business related expenses, such as Inventory and payment of Lease/Mortgage.

The application period begins December 18, 2020 at 8am and closes Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5pm.

Applications are administered through our City’s Finance Department. This program may close sooner than January 25, 2021 should all funds be allocated before the deadline. All applications must be submitted online through our application portal found above on this webpage. Should you have any questions, please email our Economic Development Department at ED@LaQuintaCA.Gov. Funding is limited and grants are not guaranteed.

Grant Program Eligibility and Terms

Eligibility

Be a for-profit, independently owned local business with a physical storefront established within the City of La Quinta, one business per address;
Must be one of the following business types:
- Nail Salons
- Facial and Esthetician Services
- Shaving
- Waxing
- Waxing and Threading
- Massage Therapy
- Body Art, Tattoo and Piercing
- Hair Salons
- Barbershops
- Tanning Salons
- Gyms and Fitness Centers
- Restaurants
- Retail
Have a current City of La Quinta Business License and have been in operation as of March 16, 2020;
Provide Proof of Hardship by submitting a Year-To-Date Profit/Loss Statement for 2019 and 2020 from January 1 through October 30;
Provide Proof of intended use of Grants by submitting Expenses you will be paying for, such as Lease/Mortgage and Inventory as part of Business Operations;
Provide all requested documentation within the application (including W-9 and Business License);
Be in good standing with the City of La Quinta as of March 1, 2020 (e.g., no liens or judgments, etc.);
Be in compliance of all State Orders, including the most recent Regional Stay Home Order of December 3, 2020; and
All applications will be reviewed by staff and may be asked for additional documentation.

Terms

1) The maximum amount businesses can receive from grants and reimbursements awarded from the COVID-19 Emergency Economic Relief Program for Small Businesses is $50,000, which includes past receipt of relief from Al Fresco, Lease/Mortgage Relief and COVID-19 Expense Reimbursement applications (excludes Loans awarded).

2) A maximum of $10,000 per business can be awarded as part of this grant.

3) Applicants must provide IRS Form W-9 for the business.

4) At the time of application submittal, Applicants must provide clearly legible documents in PDF format, such as Year-To-Date Profit/Loss Statements, Invoices, and Lease/Mortgage Statements, as proof of hardship and expenses intended to be paid for with this grant.

REBATE PROGRAM (ENDS DECEMBER 31, 2020)

To assist businesses in getting open quickly and safely, the City has created a Rebate Program for La Quinta businesses with a physical storefront that have invested in safety measures as part of the statewide industry guidance provided by California at the following website: https://covid19.ca.gov/industry-guidance/.

Rebate Program applications are administered through our City’s Finance Department. This program will close once all funds have been allocated, or until the end of this calendar year, December 31, 2020. All applications must be submitted online through our rebate application portal. Should you have any questions, please email our Economic Development Department at ED@LaQuintaCA.Gov. Funding is limited and rebates are not guaranteed.

Rebate Terms

1) Applicants may receive rebate(s) of 80% of qualified expenses incurred in response to COVID 19 safety measures as described in the eligibility terms below.
2) Maximum rebate of up to $20,000 per business. You may submit for a rebate until the total rebate amount for your business has reached the maximum of $20,000, the program's funds have fully been expended, or the end of the calendar year, December 31, 2020, has been reached and the program ends.
3) Applicants must provide IRS Form W-9 for the business.
4) At the time of application submittal, Applicants must provide clearly legible dated receipts (as far back as March 19, 2020) itemizing products and services purchased in relation to COVID-19 preparedness.
5) Installation of any products must be completed at time of request for rebate award, conform to California Energy Code Title 24 and all relevant City of La Quinta Municipal Code for Building and Safety standards.
6) Applicants must submit in the application “Before and After” photos of all products installed (one (1) photo per product), including a description of each product’s purpose.

Eligibility

Be a non-profit or for-profit, independently owned local business with a physical storefront established within the City of La Quinta, one business per address (Commercial Property Management companies qualify).
Have a current City of La Quinta Business License and have been in operation as of March 1, 2020;
Provide a written statement demonstrating how the renovations apply to COVID-19 guidelines;
Be in good standing with the City of La Quinta as of March 1, 2020 (e.g., no liens or judgments, etc.); and
All applications will be reviewed by staff.

Examples of Eligible Purchases for Reimbursement

PLEASE SUPPORT LA QUINTA BUSINESSES AND MAKE PURCHASES LOCALLY WHEN POSSIBLE

The following are examples of products to be considered as qualifying for this reimbursement program if purchased to comply with State Industry Guidance for your business:

Measures to physically separate people by at least six feet such as physical partitions or visual cues (e.g., floor markings, colored tape, or signs to indicate where customers and/or workers should stand).
Barriers such as clear acrylic sheeting.
Signage to remind customers of physical distancing at every opportunity.
Shading to protect customers queued outside while still maintaining physical distance.
Installation of transfer-aiding materials, such as shelving and bulletin boards, to reduce person-to-person hand-offs where possible.
Purchase of disposable gloves for workers using cleaners and disinfectants when required (or gloves as a supplement to frequent hand washing for other tasks such as handling commonly touched items).
Equipping of customer entrances and exits, checkout stations, and customer changing rooms with proper sanitation products, including hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, and provide personal hand sanitizers to all frontline staff (e.g., cashiers).
Installation of hands-free devices if possible.
Upgrades to improve air filtration and ventilation.
Other expenditures that are considered outside your business's standard operational expenditures related to COVID-19 may be eligible. Contact ED@LaQuintaCA.Gov for any questions on eligible purchases.
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