We Can Help You Apply for the New NY COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
Applications opened on June 10 for the New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grant awards will be calculated based on a business’s annual gross receipts for 2019 (see below for more information). Grant amounts and calculations are subject to change by Empire State Development.
Annual gross receipts: $25,000 – $49,999.99: Award is $5,000 / business
Annual gross receipts: $50,000 – $99,999.99: Award is $10,000 / business
Annual gross receipts: $100,000 – $500,000: Award is 10% of gross receipts (maximum grant is $50,000)
All of the details, including eligibility, eligible fund uses, and more, can be found here. These funds will go fast, so if you are eligible, we encourage you to apply soon.
To get help from one of our Business Support Specialists, email us at businesshelp@sichamber.com. We can help you determine eligibility, assemble documents, or complete the application for you.
If you’d like to complete the application, you can apply here.
Have Questions or Want Assistance? The Chamber Can Help!
We understand that the application process can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce is here to help you apply. Guidance is free and available now. We can help you answer questions such as:
Am I eligible to apply?
Have any previously-received grants or loans disqualified me from this new grant?
What documents to I need to apply?
We can also aid in completing and submitting the application.
To get help from one of our Business Support Specialists, email us at businesshelp@sichamber.com.
Watch Our Webinar to Learn More
On Tuesday, June 29 at 10AM, we hosted a webinar with Empire State Development to examine the new New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program.
In the video above, Beverly R. Bobb, Sr. Director of Capital Access, Small Business & Technology Development at Empire State Development (ESD) joins us to discuss eligibility, grant amounts, and more. We also discuss how the Chamber can help you prepare documents, assess eligibility, and apply for the grant - all at no cost to you.