Allen County Offering CARES Grants to Small Businesses
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe city of Fort Wayne, Allen County, and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. are using $1 million in federal CARES Act dollars to help small businesses and nonprofits in the community with expenses stemming from the pandemic.
The organizations say they are offering $5,000 grants to help pay for personal protective equipment, cleaning products and facility changes towards health and safety improvements.
Allen County businesses with fewer than 150 employees and have a business start date prior to February 15 are eligible for the funding.
“Most of our residents are employed by small businesses; they are the engine that keeps our local economy running,” said Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry. “It’s critical to support our small businesses so our local economy can come out of this economic downturn stronger than ever.”
Applications are being accepted now through December 1 or until funds are spent.
More information about the program is available by clicking here.