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

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