10 Jul Relief Grants Open to Support Austin Small Businesses and Non-Profits

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Relief Grants Open to Support Austin Small Businesses and Non-Profits 

Applications Open: July 7 at 10:00 a.m. CST to July 24, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. CST

The City of Austin Economic Development Department announces two grants to support and sustain local, small businesses as well as local non-profit organizations that are facing extreme hardships due to economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Austin Small Business Relief Grant

The Austin Small Business Relief Grant is a $16.5 million fund that will provide grants up to $40,000 to local, small businesses in Austin city limits, including sole proprietors. Eligible local businesses must be able to demonstrate an economic loss associated with COVID-19 and must be headquartered in a City of Austin Council district. 

Register to attend an Austin Small Business Relief Grant webinar: 

For eligibility questions and application assistance, contact the Better Business Bureau by email businessreliefgrant@austin.bbb.org or by phone 512-318-2683.

Austin Non-Profit Relief Grant

The Austin Non-Profit Relief Grant is a $6.35 million fund that will provide grants up to $20,000 to Austin non-profit organizations serving in specific areas of need. Eligible local non-profits must be headquartered in a City of Austin Council district. 

Register to attend an Austin Small Business Relief Grant webinar: 

For eligibility questions and application assistance, contact the Better Business Bureau by email nonprofitreliefgrant@austin.bbb.org or by phone 512-318-2683.

The Better Business Bureau of Austin will collect, review, and score applications on behalf of the Economic Development Department. 

Visit ATXRecovers.com to review grant guidelines, eligibility requirements, and a checklist of application documentation.