Finding the funds you need during this economic climate can be hard, but grants provide a solution for many small business owners. While the amount grants provide is not always enough, they nevertheless can help. Especially because recipients don’t have to pay it back. If you are looking for alternative forms of funding, take a look at the available grants in your city and state as well as nationally.
There are many grants being offered by public and private organizations to help small business owners throughout the year. You can find what is available now here:
This week Wells Fargo is helping fund The Beyond Grant as well as the Miami Open for Business program with a $20 million fund. Public organizations are also offering many other grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 to help businesses with storefront repair, coaching, and more.
There is also $71 million available from the American Rescue Plan Act funds with grants of up to $10,000 available now.
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