COVID-19 UPDATE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES – June 3, 2021

$800 Million NYS Small Business Recovery Grant Program;
Online Applications Accepted Starting June 10

New York State has announced a new small business recovery grant program making up to $800 million in funding available for small businesses to help them recover from the economic impact of the pandemic. Applications for the program will be accepted starting June 10 for small and micro businesses and small for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations to help them recover from the economic impact of the pandemic. Flexible grants up to $50,000 will be made available to eligible small businesses and can be used for operating expenses, including payroll, rent or mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, personal protective equipment, or other business expenses incurred during the pandemic.

Grants will be for a minimum award of $5,000 and a maximum award of $50,000 and will be calculated based on a New York State business’ annual gross receipts for 2019. Reimbursable COVID-19 related expenses must have been incurred between March 1, 2020 and April 1, 2021.

Details about the new program can be found here: https://esd.ny.gov/pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-program

See earlier COVID-19 updates at www.schenectadymetroplex.org.