City of Green Bay Announces COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program

Posted on 12-17-2020

The purpose of the Covid-19 Business Relief Grant Program (CV-BRG) is to provide funding to businesses in the City of Green Bay to help stabilize or prevent shutdowns due to the economic hardship of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Grants provided will be up to $5,000 per 10 full-time equivalent employees, with a maximum of $25,000 per business. 

Eligible Businesses

Must be a for-profit business located in the City of Green Bay

Show either a financial hardship or proof of business going out of business due to the economic impact of Covid-19 pandemic. 

Complete and sign a Duplication of Benefits worksheet. Federal requirements prohibit the use of CV-BRG funds if another source of funding is available for the same expense. 

The use of the CV-BRG must be determined to be “necessary and appropriate” as defined by HUD guidelines.

Meet a federal national objective of either low-to-moderate income benefit or urgent need. 

The grant funds must be used to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus, as required by the CARES Act. 

Grantee report provided to the Redevelopment Authority (RDA) within 60 days of final draw down. 

For Complete Program Details and Application Link, Please Click Here