The Concord Together Business Fund is a short-term disaster relief grant program which will further charitable purposes by providing emergency funding to small businesses in Concord distressed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligibility and Funding Criteria:
- Small businesses located in Concord, Massachusetts, which are distressed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic disaster and which, without intervention, would be unable to remain in the area are eligible to apply for funding. Grants are available in amounts up to $5,000.
- Funds may be used toward the following:
- Physical reconfiguration for store fronts to comply with COVID-19 guideline requirements
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Rent abatement
- Other operational support, ie. regular workforce payroll, utilities, improving e-commerce capabilities
- Nonprofit organizations are otherwise served by the Community Chest and are not eligible to participate in this program. Nonprofit grant program information is located here.
Submission and Grant Reporting Requirements:
- Submission of prior 12-month revenue and expense statement;
- Proposed budget specifying how grant funds will be used;
- Submission of historical Business Information
- Submission of a post- grant report linked here to include a one-page update 6 months following grant award or once funds are expended. Includes financial report. (A pdf of the grant report form for you planning purposes can be found here.)
Application:
To apply, complete this application and submit an annual operating budget (if you do not have a detailed budget, please use this template).
This Concord Together Business Fund – PDF form contains a blank Grant Application form for your planning purposes.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Any questions regarding the application process, please contact Jennifer Ubaldino at jennifer@cccommunitychest.org.
