The California Rebuilding Fund

The California Rebuilding Fund is a public-private partnership that brings flexible, affordable capital and free business support services to small businesses across California. The loan program offers low-interest loans to small businesses and focuses on reaching borrowers in economically disadvantaged and historically underbanked areas of the state. The Fund is anchored by a commitment from the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank).

Alicia Villanueva, owner of Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas, used her loan from Pacific Community Ventures for working capital and invested a portion back into the business to reach new clients.

Impact at a Glance

Shoes on Solano

Carol Fabretti - the owner of Shoes on Solano - plans to use the California Rebuilding Fund loan from Accion Opportunity Fund to rebuild her stock, invest in marketing, and tap into operating capital necessary to reopen fully.

Mezze Italiano

Mezze Italiano plans to use their loan from Pacific Community Ventures to create a covered eating area on their outside deck to increase the number of customers they can serve. The restaurant is opening back up for lunch and adding a delivery option.

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By the end of last year, I was all out of options. It was then when I learned about the new California Rebuilding Fund.

Alicia Villanueva,
Owner of Alicia’s Tamales Los Mayas

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How to Participate

For lenders and donors interested in supporting the California Rebuilding Fund:

Reach out to us at info@calvertimpact.org with "California Rebuilding Fund" in the subject line. Please note that our small business recovery funds are available to institutional lenders only. The minimum commitment is typically $1 million.