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East Hartford Offers COVID Small Business Assistance Program

Posted on: May 5, 2022 - 5:21pm
East Hartford Offers COVID Small Business Assistance Program

East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford has launching a COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program to help eligible East Hartford businesses respond to and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will provide financial grants, reimbursements, or in-kind services for specific purposes related to counteracting the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“East Hartford values our business community and this program will allow us to assist local small businesses to get back on their feet following a tremendously difficult year caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Mike Walsh.

The Program is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is administered by the Town of East Hartford’s Development Office, with assistance from the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce. It is intended to help businesses and the community become stronger and prosper.  Grants may be used for hiring of new employees, physical plan/infrastructure expansion, new equipment purchase, or facade renovations.

Eligibility requirements include but are not limited to:

  • Businesses must be located in East Hartford or have an intent to relocate to East Hartford
  • Businesses must be currently in operation and have been in operation since January 1, 2019
  • Businesses must be in “good standing with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services
  • Priority will be given to certified minority/women-owned business enterprises, certified small business enterprises and veteran-owned businesses.

A complete eligibility list may be accessed when filling out the application form.

Applications are currently closed, pending review.  

Please direct questions to Jay Margnelli at (860) 578-3254 or jay@crvchamber.org.