MSO Grant Program | mainstreetoceanside

GOOD NEWS! On January 6, 2021, the Oceanside City Council voted to approve $700,000 in funding for grants to small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Grant funds will be awarded to businesses on a priority basis according to the following tiers as well as through demonstration of financial injury shown on Profit and Loss Statements submitted for review:

Tier 1

Independently owned businesses located in Oceanside that opened prior to March 15, 2020 have been mandated by government action or decree to close or significantly alter their business activity due to COVID-19.

Tier 2

Independently owned businesses located in Oceanside that opened after March 15, 2020 and have been mandated by government action or decree to close or significantly alter their business activity due to COVID-19 - AND - independently owned businesses located in Oceanside that can demonstrate that their businesses have been significantly affected by government action or decree but have not been ordered to alter business practices other than requirements related to reducing occupancy and observing social distancing.

Tier 3

Business that are located in Oceanside, are home-based* or are part of a national and/or regional franchise and have been mandated by government action or decree to close or significantly alter their business activity due to COVlD-19. *Short term vacation rental businesses are not eligible

GRANT AMOUNTS

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 will be awarded based on a standard rubric factoring in business tier and financial impact of COVID-19.

TRANSPARENCY
In order to maintain transparency for this program, business names, grant amounts and terms will be public information.

APPLICATION PERIOD

The grant application timeline will commence upon execution of professional services agreements with MainStreet Oceanside and the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and will close when funds are expended.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Businesses within the MainStreet Oceanside District can apply through MainStreet Oceanside's application. All other Oceanside businesses may apply here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is my business eligible if we opened in 2020?
Yes! While most programs have excluded new businesses, the Oceanside Small Business Grant program recognizes that these businesses need help as well.

Is my business eligible if we received a grant from the City of Oceanside in 2020?
Yes, previous grant recipients are eligible for additional funding.

When will my application be reviewed? When will grants be disbursed?
We anticipate that we’ll be reviewing applications in early February, with disbursements to begin in February and March.

Is there a deadline to apply?
There is no official deadline to apply, but we suggest applying right away, as the funds will go quickly and are available on a first come, first served basis.

How can I get my questions answered or assistance with my application?

Contact Gumaro Escarcega, Main Street Program Manager at

Si necesita asistencia en español para completar su aplicación tenemos personal disponible. Si su negocio está localizado en el centro de Oceanside, contacte a Gumaro Escarcega, Gumaro@MainStreetOceanside.com.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following MainStreet businesses who received grants from the first phase of the Oceanside Small Business Grant program funded by the City of Oceanside:

ROUND ONE

Asher Sports Therapy • AxeVentures • B-Bilingual • Bellezza Beauty Salon

Breakfast Club Diner California • Chic Beads • Jitters Coffee • Massage World

Miss Kim's by TBG • Ikigai Artifacts • Poinsettia Center for the Arts (Star Theatre)

Vital Climbing Gym • Illumination Brewing (Kilowatt) • Oceanside Alternative Medicine

Hispanic Services • HOCOA • Coastal Music Studio • First Contempo Insurance

Northern Pine Brewery • Otterlei Gift Shop • Pure Watersports • Rim Talay

ROUND TWO

Apollo Depot • Bliss Tea & Treats • California Surf Museum

Carla & Linda's Walking Food Tours • Gypsy Soul Dreaming

The Miller's Table • Oceanside Jewelers • Pier View Coffee Co.

Petite Madeline Bakery and Bistro, Inc.