Small Business Relief Microgrant
Microgrant Guidelines
The city of Santa Monica is offering a one-time grant of $5,000 for existing brick-and-mortar businesses. These funds are intended to support retention of locally owned small businesses, encourage investment in commercial corridors, strengthen long-term business sustainability, and promote economic vitality and storefront activation. There is a total of $100,000 for this program or 20 micro-grantees. Grant opportunity will stay active until all funds have been fully disbursed.
RSVP to Attend an Upcoming Technical Assistance Workshops to learn more:
- September 15, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Pico Branch, The Annex, 2201 Pico Blvd. (with Spanish translation services available)
- September 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Main Library, Community Room, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Microgrant guidelines are linked here: English, Spanish.
Submit your application by October 1, 2026