Back to Business Small Business Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Back to Business Small Business Grant Program
Status: Closed (applications closed December 13, 2012)
Geographic Scope: Lower Manhattan small businesses located within Flood Zone A below Chambers Street
Background: Established by the Alliance for Downtown New York following Superstorm Sandy in November 2012. The program aimed to support small businesses damaged by the hurricane.
Funding:
Contributors: Goldman Sachs, Trinity Church, Citibank, The Durst Organization, The Howard Hughes Corporation, AT&T New York, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, CBRE, FiDi Association, Platinum Properties, Cushman & Wakefield
Eligibility: Qualifying small businesses damaged by Superstorm Sandy located in Flood Zone A below Chambers Street
Award Amount: Up to $20,000 in first round of distribution
Contact: Downtown Alliance, 120 Broadway Suite 3340, New York, NY 10271, T: (212) 566-6700
Note: Applications were processed on a first-come, first-served basis and the filing period closed due to overwhelming demand.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Applications were submitted through the Downtown Alliance
- Processing occurred on a first-come, first-served appointment basis
- Filing period opened November 30, 2012 and closed December 13, 2012 due to overwhelming demand
- Applications received after closure were held but not processed unless additional funds became available
- Small business recovery resources available at: https://downtownny.com/businessrecovery
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