In the News: $25K in Grants From Bank of America and ARPA Related Programs

The good news for small business owners is there are many grants available, and this includes American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) programs still looking to help with financial aid.
A good point to remember about grants is they come in a wide range of programs and funding levels. Even though it would be nice to get the biggest grant available, that is not always possible. Apply for small grants in your community with programs looking to help small entrepreneurs is a great way to get your feet wet on how grants work. Here are some grants you can start applying for now.
Bank of America starts off this round of grants with a program offering up to $25,000 through its Small Business Down Payment Grant Program. Other grants include an ARPA-led initiative from $250,000 to $9 million in funds earmarked for direct financial assistance and other supportive services. Another program is looking to help entrepreneurs with a $15.7 million fund for grants addressing a range of pandemic-related issues. Find out about the rest of the grants:

Bank of America Launches Grants 

 
Small Business News Roundup – September 9, 2022
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