The City of Columbus ARP-Business Grant Program will assist small businesses in Columbus that have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Donor Name: City of Columbus
State: Georgia
City: Columbus
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant: $40,000
Details:
Columbus Consolidated Government has partnered with the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce to develop and administer a business relief grant program. Funding for this grant program is provided under the American Rescue Plan Act through the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Funding Information
- Up to $3,000,000 is available for the ARP-Business Relief Grant Program.
- Up to $40,000 in Reimbursable Expenses for small businesses with less than 100 employees.
- ARP-Business Grant Program funding must be used for rent/mortgage, utility, and/or operational retrofitting.
Program Eligibility
To be considered for the ARP-Business Relief Grant Program, a business must meet all eligibility criteria listed below:
- For Profit businesses that are NOT publicly traded, partially owned by a hedge fund, or a corporate owned franchise.
- For Profit businesses that have a 2020 and 2021 City of Columbus business license. 2022 business license must also be in process before any grant reimbursements are remitted.
- For Profit businesses that are in good standing with the City of Columbus with no outstanding debts or obligations due to the City.
- For-profit businesses located in City of Columbus with less than 100 employees at time of application to the Small Business Economic Recovery Grant Program.
- For Profit businesses with a physical presence of an organization or business in a building or other structure located in Muscogee County. Home-based businesses and multiple independent businesses/locations are ineligible.
- For Profit businesses must demonstrate ongoing business operations and existence before July 1, 2020. Existence shall only be established with the issuance of a business license from the City of Columbus prior to July 1, 2020.
- For Profit businesses that are not in bankruptcy, current with all local, state, and Federal taxes, fees, and be in compliance with all City of Columbus business obligations including, but not be limited to, licensure, insurance, tax obligations and zoning/land use requirements.
- For Profit businesses that are operational at the time the grant is awarded.
- If the businesses temporarily closed due to the pandemic, the business must be opened prior to the grant being awarded.
For more information, visit ARP Business Grant Program.
