Bethel Offering Grants For Companies Hurt By Coronavirus

BETHEL, CT — If your small business has been hit hard by the pandemic, you may be eligible for a grant from the town.

The Town of Bethel is offering a Small Business Assistance Program to eligible Bethel based small businesses that employ 25 or fewer employees and that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grant applications of up to $5,000 will be accepted between Sept. 20 - Oct. 22, 2021.

The Economic Development Commission created the program in response to the coronavirus pandemic and in an effort to assist small businesses hurt by the pandemic. The program is funded using American Rescue Plan Act funds and will allow the town to support up to 70 small businesses.

More information and an application is available online.