Champaign Announces Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant

Press release from the City of Champaign:

Posted on June 18, 2020

The City of Champaign is announcing the Small Business Incentive Program COVID-19 Relief Grant! Champaign City Council amended the City’s Small Business Incentive Program (SBIP) to allow allocation of $520,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Up to $15,000 per grant is available to eligible small businesses located within the City of Champaign.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis beginning Wednesday June 24, 2020 at 8:00 am. Applications can be submitted via email or in person.

To Submit Online: Send your completed application and supporting documentation to COVIDreliefgrant@champaignil.gov (Subject: COVID Relief Grant)

To Submit in Person: Applications can be dropped in the white drop off mailbox located at the north entrance of the Champaign City Building at 102 N Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820. (Attention: COVID Relief Grant)

Information, eligibility and the program application can be found on the City website at: www.champaignil.gov/COVIDreliefgrant/

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