The City of Worcester is seeking applicants for its Small Business Safety Net Program to help businesses facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Donor Name: City of Worcester
State: Massachusetts
City: Worcester
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/14/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000 – $11,500
Details:
The City of Worcester has established the Worcester Business Safety Net program to provide flexible grant assistance to Worcester small businesses who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will also assist new small businesses that have opened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding Information
- Grants will range from $5,000 – $11,500 based on the program guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
Funding will be prioritized towards businesses in industries most directly affected by periods of closures, policies, or general loss of revenue related to COVID-19. These include but are not limited to:
- Food and Nutrition (including Food Trucks)
- Retail
- Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
- Healthcare and Social Assistance
- Hospitality, Travel Planning and Services
- Collaborative Workspaces
- Personal Services and Cosmetology
- Personal and Laundry Services
- Janitorial Services (Cleaning Businesses)
- Child Day Care Services
For more information, visit City of Worcester.