Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Wednesday, specifics on how the Milwaukee Business Restart Program will assist small local businesses as they resume operations.
Starting Thursday, businesses can apply at: Milwaukee.gov/restart
The Milwaukee Business Restart Program is designed to get City of Milwaukee small businesses up and running following setbacks associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Individual Milwaukee small businesses will be eligible for up to $15-thousand each for expenses in three categories:
There will be additional limitations of what business costs will be eligible for grant allocations.
“Small businesses play a vital role in creating jobs, in driving our economy, and in maintaining the character of neighborhoods all across Milwaukee,” Mayor Barrett said.
All businesses in Milwaukee, including grant recipients, will be expected to follow directives from the Milwaukee Health Department to reduce exposure and transmission of COVID-19.
