Small Business Grant and Program Assistance (SBGPA)
Funding Amount
$2,500 - $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Small Business Grant and Program Assistance (SBGPA)
Funder: City of Manchester, NH (promoted by Greater Manchester Chamber)
Program Status: Active grant program designed to help small business owners recover from COVID-19 pandemic impacts
Geographic Scope: Manchester, NH
Focus Areas: Recovery from economic impacts of COVID-19 pandemic
- Rent, mortgage, utility bills
- Accounts payables and other fixed business costs
- Employee wages
- Costs for transitioning to e-commerce and/or delivery models
- Perishable inventory
- Increased costs to respond to COVID-19 (PPE, etc.)
Eligible Expenses
Applicants can receive reimbursement-based grants for costs incurred on or after March 3, 2021:- Small business owners in Manchester, NH
- Must meet program eligibility criteria (specific criteria referenced but details in full guidelines)
- Must provide documentation of eligible expenses
Eligibility
- Award Amount: $2,500 to $10,000 (determined by need)
- Award Type: Reimbursement-based grant
Award Details
- Applications accepted on rolling "first come, first served" basis
- Completed applications reviewed continuously
Application Process
- Title: GMC President & CEO
- Phone: (603) 792-4105
- Email: HeatherM@manchester-chamber.org
Contact Information
Heather McGrailSubmission Contact:
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Obtain Application Materials
- Download the SBGPA Guidelines & Application Form from the Chamber website
- Review all eligibility criteria and requirements carefully
2. Complete Application
- Fill out all sections of the application form
- Gather required documentation of eligible expenses
- Ensure costs were incurred on or after March 3, 2021
3. Submit Application
- Email Option: Send completed application to PCD-ARPA@manchesternh.gov with subject line "SBGPA Application"
- Mail Option: Mail completed application to:
- City of Manchester
- Planning and Community Development
- Attn: SBGPA Application
- 1 City Hall Plaza
- Manchester, NH 03101
4. Review Timeline
- Applications reviewed on rolling "first come, first served" basis
- Award determination based on documented need
Questions?
Contact Heather McGrail, GMC President & CEO at (603) 792-4105 or HeatherM@manchester-chamber.orgFocus Areas & Funding Uses
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