Small businesses can apply for grants of up to $20,000 for recovery from COVID-19.
Applications will be accepted from July 15 through August 5.
Businesses and nonprofits with 50 or fewer employees worldwide which are located in Michigan who have NOT received a grant under the Michigan Small Business Relief Program (MSBRP) are eligible to apply. Businesses must also demonstrate that they:
- Are part of an industry or nonprofit that has been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency
- Need working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, utility expenses or other similar expenses
- Can demonstrate an income loss as result of the COVID-19 emergency as determined by the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF).
Below are two links: The program's Web site, and the Press Release with detailed information and links. The application will be available on the Web site beginning July 15.
The Press Release also contains information about the newly-announced Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant Program to support the needs of Michigan’s agricultural processors and farms.