Published January 13. 2021 4:01PM | Updated January 13. 2021 7:44PM Get the weekly rundown Email Submit
New London The city’s Office of Community and Economic Development has announced the second phase of its Small Business Emergency Relief Grant program to offer financial assistance to small businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by COVID-19.
The city has designated $57,000 of CARES Act funding for this second phase of the program to provide short-term assistance for utility bills. The city handed out $169,000 in the first round.
Grants from $500 to $1,500 are available to qualifying businesses and organizations, based on demonstrated need and priority points. While not all applicants will be awarded the maximum amount, the city will make a fair and equitable determination for all qualified applicants based on demonstrated need provided.