City Of Littleton Creates Business Recovery Programs

LITTLETON, CO — The City of Littleton has announced several initiatives to help local businesses amid the spread of the new coronavirus. City council unanimously approved the Littleton Business Recovery Grant program, a fund of $150,000 with 60 grants of $2,500 that will be awarded to eligible applicants.

Applications for the program open Monday at noon and close Tuesday at noon.

>> More information about the applications can be found here.

Littleton is working with the City of Englewood on a new South Metro Enterprise Zone contribution project to encourage public donations to help local businesses.

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“I know there are many people who want to help businesses that have been devastated by COVID-19,” Littleton Mayor Jerry Valdes said in a statement. “I support the Enterprise Zone Contribution Project because it’s a great way for citizens to make a tax-deductible donation to help businesses in that zone to sustain and recover.”

The minimum donation is $100, and donations will be distributed to eligible businesses that have applied for assistance.

>> More information on how to donate to these businesses can be found here.

Valdes and Littleton Council Member Patrick Driscoll have also created the RISE Initiative, which brings together business owners and managers to identify obstacles to success. The topics under consideration include: State and federal advocacy for resources and relief, streamlined processes and guidance for phased re-opening, focused business models to reflect the changing environment, coordinated business recovery planning, one-on-one business coaching, workshops, training, technical assistance and webinars.

For more information about RISE, call 303-795-3725.

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