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ARPA Small Business Recovery Grant

JOBS FOR FALL RIVER INC

Foundation One-time Small Business Grants

Funding Amount

$2,500 - $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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
  • How to Apply

    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
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businesses

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