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Please see the links below for two additional grant opportunities for small businesses.

  1. Lowes Grant Fund: $55M fund provides $20K awards with preference given to women, minorities and rural communitiesapplication 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

  1. 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.