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title: BIF | Get Help
description: Get help applying for the Business Interruption Fund grant for businesses serving the Entertainment Sector.
---

# **We're Here to Help!**

 

[![Logo for Department of Economic Opportunity County Film Office](https://bif.smallbizla.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BIF-DEO-logo_white_600x500-1.png?width=163&height=136&name=BIF-DEO-logo_white_600x500-1.png)](https://economicdevelopment.lacounty.gov/la-county-film-office/)

![BIF_Partner-logos_white](https://bif.smallbizla.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BIF_Partner-logos_white.png?width=1004&height=128&name=BIF_Partner-logos_white.png "BIF_Partner-logos_white")

## **Get Help with Your BIF Application**

 

We know application forms can seem intimidating, but our team is here to help guide you every step of the way! 

See below to access help via phone or check out our [FAQ page](https://bif.smallbizla.org/faq?hsLang=en) for answers to commonly asked questions. We are also hosting **[webinars](https://bif.smallbizla.org/webinars?hsLang=en)** with live Q& A - register once and attend as many sessions as you'd like. 

 

#### Program & Guideline Support from the Los Angeles SBDC

 

Contact Los Angeles SBDC if you require assistance with: 

- Understanding the program guidelines 
- Eligibility requirements 
- Document requirements 
- In-language support (Spanish) 

 

Los Angeles SBDC Support Center:

**[1-833-364-7268 ](tel:1-833-364-7268)**

Monday-Friday

9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M. PT 

Closed on all Federal holidays. 

![sbdc_logo_transparent-1](https://bif.smallbizla.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sbdc_logo_transparent-1.png?width=134&height=95&name=sbdc_logo_transparent-1.png)

 

#### Technical Support for your Application from Lendistry

 

Contact Lendistry’s Customer Experience Center if you require assistance with: 

- Creating an account for the application portal 
- Troubleshooting your portal account 
- Completing and submitting the application
- How to upload documents 
- Guidance on how to link your bank account in the portal and/or verify your identity during the application process 
- Checking the status of your application

 

Lendistry’s Customer Experience Center: 

**[1-888-984-1173 ](tel:1-888-984-1173 )**

Monday-Friday 

7:00A.M. – 7:00P.M. PT 

Closed on all Federal holidays. 

![Lendistry-APB_logo_color](https://bif.smallbizla.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Lendistry-APB_logo_color.png?width=238&height=74&name=Lendistry-APB_logo_color.png)