The Heart of Jtown Resiliency Fund
Funding Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
The Heart of Jtown Resiliency Fund
Status: Past funding cycle (final deadline was August 2nd, year not specified but context suggests 2020 COVID relief program)
Geographic Scope: San Francisco Japantown (Sutter and Geary from Laguna to Fillmore, Buchanan Mall, and Buchanan Street within JCBD boundaries)
Focus Areas:
Background: The Japantown Community Benefit District (JCBD) raised $500,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to support small businesses affected by COVID-19.
- Must be a for-profit business located in San Francisco Japantown
- Business must be regulated by City and County of San Francisco and have current SF business license or permit
- Business must adhere to City and County public health orders and social distancing recommendations
- Must demonstrate at least 25% decrease in revenue as result of COVID-19 (closure or reduced operations) with Profit/Loss Reports
- Business must agree to describe plans for reopening
- Grant request limited to maximum $5,000
- Funds must support payroll and operating costs for named business
Eligibility Requirements
- Conflict of Interest: JCBD Board members with business interests may not serve on review or disbursement committees
- Reporting Required: Grantees must complete final report explaining fund use; JCBD will contact award recipients with report deadline based on award date
- Record Keeping: Applicants must maintain records showing fund usage
Application & Award Administration
Contact: Melissa Ayumi Bailey at melissa@jtowncbd.org
Mailing Address: 1674 Post Street, Suite 2, San Francisco, CA 94115 | Phone: 415-265-5207
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete Application Form: Submit the grant application form available on the JCBD website
2. Submit for Review: Submit completed form for review by JCBD
3. Award Decision: JCBD will review and determine award eligibility
4. Post-Award Reporting: Upon award, applicant must complete final report when JCBD indicates deadline (based on award date)
- Business location and JCBD boundaries verification
- Current SF business license/permit documentation
- Profit/Loss Reports demonstrating 25% revenue decrease due to COVID-19
- Plans for business reopening
- Proposed use of funds (limited to payroll and operating costs)
- Records of how funds will be/were used
Required Information
Questions
Contact: Melissa Ayumi Bailey at melissa@jtowncbd.orgFocus Areas & Funding Uses
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