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Small Business Grant and Program Assistance (SBGPA)

GREATER MANCHESTER CHAMBER OF

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Small Business GrantsHardship Grants

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

    Eligible Expenses

    Applicants can receive reimbursement-based grants for costs incurred on or after March 3, 2021:
  • 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.)

    Eligibility

  • 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

    Award Details

  • Award Amount: $2,500 to $10,000 (determined by need)
  • Award Type: Reimbursement-based grant

    Application Process

  • Applications accepted on rolling "first come, first served" basis
  • Completed applications reviewed continuously

    Contact Information

    Heather McGrail
  • Title: GMC President & CEO
  • Phone: (603) 792-4105
  • Email: HeatherM@manchester-chamber.org

Submission Contact:

  • Email: PCD-ARPA@manchesternh.gov (subject line: "SBGPA Application")

  • Mail: City of Manchester, Planning and Community Development, Attn: SBGPA Application, 1 City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH 03101
  • 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.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businesseshardship

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