Deadline: 22 October 2024
The City of East Providence is seeking applications for its Washington Bridge Small Business Grant Program to provide financial support to small businesses impacted by the closure and reconstruction of the northern span of the Washington Bridge.
Funding Information
- Grants will be made in amounts of $500, $1,000, and $2,500, based on minimum revenue loss thresholds during the period of December 2023 – February 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must:
- Have experienced negative economic impact (minimum $500 and 10% revenue loss) as a result of Washington Bridge Reconstruction;
- Be physically located in the City of East Providence and have begun operations prior to June 1, 2023;
- Be a for-profit business (incorporated entities), partnerships, sole proprietor, or non-profit entity;
- Have Rhode Island gross receipts of $2 million or less in either 2022 or 2023;
- Not be owned by a nationally or regionally owned franchise;
- Not be permanently closed;
- Not be in or considering federal bankruptcy or state receivership;
- Not be on the federal do not pay list; and
- Not be an elementary or secondary school; landlord/real estate professional; institution of higher education; public or private foundation; government-owned entity or elected official’s office; and/or lobbying/political organization.
For more information, visit City of East Providence.
