Please see the links below for two additional grant opportunities for small businesses.
- Lowes Grant Fund: $55M fund provides $20K awards with preference given to women, minorities and rural communities – application closes August 3rd!
- Grants can be used for:
- Paying rent and utilities
- Meeting payroll
- Paying outstanding debt to vendors
- Upgrading technology infrastructure
- Other immediate operational costs
- Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO): COVID workplace safety grants – provides up to $10K in matching grants for small businesses – application closes August 7th!
- Grants can be used for/preference:
- Purchasing engineering controls and other supplies/materials such as sneeze guards, physical barriers, face coverings, and handwashing/hygiene stations.
- Purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gowns, gloves, and eye protection.
- Training to educate employees about the spread and dangers of COVID-19.