The State anticipates that it will award the remainder of the $270 million in funds through this program in the coming weeks. Therefore, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO and its grant administration and outreach partners are reminding small business owners to get their application in if they haven’t already. Applying is easy, and DCEO along with its grant administrators Accion and WBDC have developed a menu of resources and technical assistance to help small businesses in need qualify for grants. Resources and more info are available HERE.
BIG grants, leveraging federal CARES Act dollars, provide grants tailored to business losses, with amounts ranging between $5,000-$150,000. The average grant provided to date is $25,000. Grant funds may be used toward operational expenses, including PPE, rent and utilities, payroll, and more.
- Eligibility guidelines in English click here or in Spanish click here.
- Round 2 Application Checklist in English click here.
- Business Certification Form and Eligible Cost list in English click here or in Spanish click here.
For more information on BIG eligibility, how to receive assistance with submitting your application, and to review the application, please visit DCEO’s program website.
