Aggregation of local and national financial resources for small businesses.

seCTer's small business lending program can help small to medium-sized businesses expand, upgrade machinery and equipment, and/or relocate to our region. This program helps businesses grow, including businesses that are part of our thriving arts and cultural ecosystem. seCTer provides loans to businesses that are not quite bank ready, providing them the capital to grow and succeed.

Provides up to $50,000 loan to arts organizations in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano and Sonoma Counties. Loans can be used to cover any need identified by the borrower due to the impacts of the COVID-19 public health orders.

Our emergency financial assistance program provides temporary financial assistance to those with documented financial need due to unforeseen circumstances.

Once we receive your application, a social services team member will get in touch with you to assess eligibility, discuss your particular situation and financial need, help develop a plan of action, and if helpful, connect you to community resources.