The City of Vallejo has launched the third round of its Small Business Hardening Grant, funded through an allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The City Council designated $125,000 specifically to assist local small businesses in improving security infrastructure to mitigate negative impacts experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative is administered by Vallejo’s Economic Development Department under the Planning & Development Services Division.
The Hardening Grant provides reimbursement funding up to $3,000 for eligible security improvement purchases. These improvements may include cameras, locks, window enhancements, and doors, among other security-focused items. All reimbursed purchases must have been made between January 1, 2023, and May 21, 2025.
Eligibility is limited to both for-profit and non-profit brick-and-mortar businesses that are physically located in Vallejo, California. Applicants must have a valid Vallejo business license and employ no more than 20 individuals. The grant program is designed to support small, local operations in bolstering their premises against future risks.
The application window for Round 3 of the Hardening Grant opened on April 21, 2025, and will close on May 21, 2025. Submissions must include proof of qualifying purchases made during the eligible timeframe. Grant recipients will be selected by a lottery system, and awardees are expected to be announced by June 2025.
The program details, including FAQs and a flyer for Round 3, are available on the City of Vallejo's official website. For inquiries or to obtain more information, applicants can contact the Economic Development Department located at 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California 94590.
The Hardening Grant represents an ongoing effort by the City of Vallejo to protect and enhance the viability of its small business community by offering financial relief for essential security upgrades.
