Chamber: ‘Ready to Restart’ Grants Still Available
(photo courtesy of the city of Indianapolis)
Small businesses needing help with funding for implementing safety measures are still eligible for “Ready to Restart” grants from a partnership between the city of Indianapolis and the Indy Chamber. The partners have used a portion of the city’s CARES Act funding to help make purchases of masks, PPE, hand sanitizing stations and more.
Phase 4 of the Back on Track Indiana plan went into effect on Friday, which meant Marion County restaurants and retailers are open up to 75% capacity. Gyms and fitness centers are now at 100% capacity, with bars and nightclubs still at 50%.
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are able to apply for grants up to $5,000. The program has already approved over $300,000.
Indianapolis businesses meeting certain criteria can apply:
- Must be a private, for-profit business with 150 employees or fewer
- Must be located and registered in Marion County
- Must have a business start date prior to 2/15/2020
- Must have purchased PPE, modified supplies (like washable menus), professional cleaning and disinfection services, and/or capital improvements as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and to comply with the State of Indiana and Marion County Public Health Department reopening guidelines between 5/1/2020 – 7/31/2020.
Businesses are allowed to apply once, with grants being awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can connect to more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply by clicking here.