The Town of Cicero recently opened up applications Thursday for the Small Business COVID-19 Grant Program for its local business community.
The Town received funding through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ (OCRA) COVID-19 Response Program to develop this local grant program. OCRA’s program was created to address the immediate impacts of COVID-19 on Indiana’s rural communities. Funds are derived from the State’s annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation and guidance was provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on how the funds were to be used.
The intended purpose of the Cicero Small Business COVID-19 Grant Program is to assist local businesses during this pandemic. The funding has been broken down into three main areas: Rent and utility assistance, payroll assistance, and expansion of business services.
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“The Town of Cicero appreciates the availability of this funding through the State’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs and their ability to create a grant program for our communities in these very difficult times. We believe this funding will have a great impact on our local businesses and our community as a whole,” said Town Council President Dan Strong.
Applications are available on the Town’s website and will be due by 3 p.m. on Monday, June 1. Eligible applicants within the Town of Cicero’s corporate limits may receive up to $8,000 in grant funding. Award announcements will be made the week of June 22. To access the application, please click here.
To learn more about Cicero, please visit ciceroin.org or email the Town’s Community Development Coordinator, Shae Kmicikewycz, at shaek@townofcicero.in.gov, or Town Council President Dan Strong at dstrong@townofcicero.in.gov.