City Of Palo Alto’s Small Business Recovery Grant Program Launches Next Phase In November

Press release from the City of Palo Alto:

October 29, 2020

Palo Alto continues effort to support small businesses through donation funded grants, apply or donate today!

On November 10, the City will hold a drawing as part of its Small Business Recovery Grant Program. Businesses selected from the drawing will be invited to apply for a grant by submitting documents demonstrating eligibility. This drawing will utilize donations received through our Small Business Relief Fund and will provide $5,000 to local, eligible businesses.

Completing a pre-application form enters businesses into the drawing; all businesses who have submitted a pre-application in the past are automatically entered in the November drawing. For information about eligibility, the process, and more, please visit the Grant Program’s website and FAQ page.

Thank you to all who have donated to the program! We are still accepting donations, through our partner, the East Bay Community Foundation. Whether the City holds future drawings depends on the donations received, so please share this information with others. Your donations go directly to supporting small business in Palo Alto!

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