ARPA Small Business Recovery Grant

Funder: City of Fall River (managed by Bristol County Economic Development Consultants)

Program Type: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding

Geographic Scope: Fall River, MA

Overview:
More than $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act grant money available to local small businesses impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of $3.26 million was allocated for business-friendly grant funds from the city's $69.6 million in total ARPA funding.

Eligibility:

• For-profit and non-profit businesses
• Financially damaged as a result of COVID-19 pandemic
• Must show income decline from 2019 to 2020 due to pandemic impacts
• Must submit tax returns demonstrating pandemic impact

Award Distribution:
First round (March 2022): $157,000 distributed to 48 businesses and one non-profit group

• Remaining funds: $3.1 million available

Contact Information:

• Bristol County Economic Development Consultants
• Phone: (508) 324-2620
• Address: 139 South Main Street Suite 400, Fall River, MA
• Vice President: Ken Fiola

Application Process

Timeline:

• Applications available on BCEDC website
• Applications accepted beginning February 1, 2022

Required Materials:

• Business tax returns (to demonstrate COVID-19 impact)
• Evidence of revenue decline from 2019 to 2020
• Documentation showing pandemic-related financial impact

Application Submission:

• Submit application through BCEDC website
• Contact BCEDC for application details

Contact for Applications:

• Bristol County Economic Development Consultants
• Phone: (508) 324-2620
• Email: lynn@bristolcountyedc.com