LB Cares Grant Program Extended for Restaurants and Bars

Laguna Beach, CA – The application deadline for the City of Laguna Beach Grant Program, “LB CARES,” has been extended to January 19 for restaurants and bars experiencing impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant program will provide direct financial assistance by offering a $5,000 grant per qualifying restaurant or bar on a first come, first served, basis.

LB CARES is a one-time grant relief program. To qualify, restaurants or bars:

• Must have been ordered to change operations to take-out and delivery only, or to close
• Must be located in Laguna Beach and have a Laguna Beach business license
• Must confirm that they have experienced a hardship due to COVID-19 closures and restrictions
• Must confirm that they are complying and pledge to continue complying with all State and local orders

LB CARES grant applications for restaurants and bars will now be accepted until January 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Grants will be awarded up to the funding amount of $650,000 on a first-come, first-served, basis.

Go to www.lagunabeachcity.net/LBCares for program details, eligibility restrictions and to apply. Submissions received prior to January 5 will be notified by email on or before January 7. Restaurant and bar applications received after the initial January 5 deadline will be notified after the January 19 deadline closes.

In conjunction with LB Cares, the City of Laguna Beach is also pleased to announce the launch of the Laguna Beach Business Assistance Services Program. This new program is being established to help local businesses and non-profits access available resources offered by state, federal, and county government, help determine the best resources to meet each business’ unique circumstance, and to help businesses with the process of preparing and submitting applications. These services are completely FREE to all Laguna Beach small businesses. On Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 3:30 p.m., the City and Townsend Public Affairs will host a webinar to highlight the help offered by the Laguna Beach Business Assistance Services Program. Please Click HERE to RSVP.

For more information, visit the program’s website at www.lagunabeachcity.net/BusinessAssistance or contact Project Manager Jeremy Frimond at (949) 464-6673 or jfrimond@lagunabeachcity.net