SBA can provide loans to help cover the costs and expenses that your business would have been able to handle if the disaster did not happen. Notice: the COVID-19 EIDL program is not accepting new applications, increase requests, or reconsiderations.How to Apply for Small Business Grants in San Jose? We provide documents in different languages to help you understand eligibility requirements, fill out applications, and answer frequently asked questions. A personal guarantee will be required. Business must have been in business prior to March 24, 2020.