The City of Jonesboro is inviting applications for its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Business Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Jonesboro
State: Georgia
City: Jonesboro
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/31/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $1500
Details:
To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and employees, the City of Jonesboro is investing $195,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in an ARPA Business Grant Program, to provide qualified small businesses with funding for operating expenses. Until funding is exhausted, businesses will be eligible for up to $1500 per qualified business.
Funds originate from the American Rescue Plan Act, which regulates how funding may be used. The program’s purpose is to offer financial assistance to small businesses located within Jonesboro city limits who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, stabilize, and sustain Jonesboro businesses, and ensure they are able to retain employees.
Funding Information
Businesses will be eligible for up to $1500 per qualified business.
Uses of funds
Grants may be used to pay:
- Rent, lease or mortgage costs,
- Utility bills,
- Payroll,
- Business-related insurance,
- Inventory expenses including covering any loss of inventory
- Other operating expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Possess an active (not expired) City of Jonesboro Business License for 2023
- Have filed or completed tax returns for 2022 in the business name
- Must be current on all payments due to the City of Jonesboro (i.e. Sanitation, Business Licenses, Code Violations, etc.)
- Must demonstrate the need and use of the grant.
For more information, visit City of Jonesboro.
