New Grants for Qualified Small Businesses

Weatherization Grants

At Least $3,000,000 in Funds Now Available

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is providing federal CARES Act funds to help qualifying small businesses expand their capacity by adding weatherized, temporary outdoor facilities.

Who is eligible? Commercial firms and nonprofits with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees in these industries:

• Restaurants and/or bars
• Banquet centers
• Retail stores
• Gyms and fitness centers
• Local governments, including cities, townships, villages and counties that provide common space for businesses
• Commercial property owners who provide common space for tenants

Grants will be awarded to eligible businesses on a first-come, first-served basis with special consideration given to awarding at least 10 grants in each of Michigan’s prosperity regions.

Application Process

1. Consider what weatherization you could do at your business to expand capacity; or consider what you have done since August 1, 2020 to add capacity for the winter.
   • Small businesses in qualified industries may submit grant requests between $1,000 and $10,000.
   • Commercial property owners and municipalities will be considered for grants of up to $15,000.
2. Submit your application on www.MiWinterGrants.org beginning November 18, 2020 at Noon EST (see grant application details below)
3. Upon grant award, make your approved improvements/purchases or move to Step 4 if your updates are complete.
4. Submit your receipt for reimbursement. Purchases must be made between August 1, 2020 – December 30, 2020. All receipts are due no later than January 15, 2021.

Grant approval will come on a first-come, first-served basis, with a goal of at least 10 per prosperity region for qualified applicants.
Applications Open November 18th

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