COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund

Geographic Scope: Southwest, Southeast, and Northwest Atlanta, Georgia

Focus Areas:

• Support for small businesses affected by COVID-19
• Prioritizes people of color-owned businesses and Black-owned businesses
• Employee salaries, rent, supplier expenses, and technical assistance

Award Details:

• Grant Amount: $2,500 - $25,000
• Duration: Up to 3 months of support
• Total Fund: $500,000 available
• Distribution Methods: General operating support grants for nonprofits supporting Black business community; grants for community-based small businesses; forgivable loans to small businesses

Eligibility:

• African American businesses
• Small businesses in qualifying Atlanta neighborhoods (Southwest, Southeast, Northwest)
• Nonprofits supporting the Black business community (for operating support grants)

Organization:

• Funder: Kindred Futures (formerly Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative)
• Phone: 404-537-1831
• Address: 504 Fair St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Mission Context:
Ensure that Black businesses have equitable access to COVID-19 resources; supplement community efforts; advocate for resources needed by small business and nonprofit community; share resources and new information as available.

Application Process

Detailed step-by-step application instructions are not provided in the available content. However, the fund indicates:

• Status: Open for applications (as of March 2020)
• Contact: Phone 404-537-1831 or visit kindredfutures.org
• Application Materials: Not specified in available content
• Note: "Learn More" and "Apply Now" buttons referenced on website but specific forms/requirements not detailed in provided text