Restaurant Futures Loan Program

Ascendus’ Restaurant Futures Loan Program provides restaurants with loans of up to $50,000 with 0% interest for the first 12 months. To qualify: Be a storefront food/beverage businesses (restaurants, bakeries, cafes, breweries, bar & grill, etc.)* Committed to creating a safe and equitable work environment for your employees Have been in operation for at least … Read more

Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant

The Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020. The program includes $15 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by the SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance. Eligibility: Live venue operators or promoters Theatrical … Read more

LISC Small Business Relief Grants

Verizon is committing $10 million to provide grants to small businesses through LISC. As small business owners across the country continue to face uncertainty amid the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, this grant opportunity will support recovery and aid in survival through the pandemic and beyond. Additionally, Verizon is making a multi-year commitment to bring one … Read more

Neighborhood Business Grants

To help New York City’s small businesses experiencing financial distress due to the impact of COVID-19, Citizens Committee has launched Neighborhood Business Grants.    Small businesses, vital to the fabric of their neighborhoods, will receive grants of $5,000 – $10,000 to maintain payroll and operations. We will prioritize businesses owned by people of color, immigrants, and women. Proposals … Read more

GoFundMe Small Business Relief Initiative

Business owners whose businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can create a fundraiser for their business on GoFundMe. If the fundraiser raises $500 or more, eligible businesses may be entitled to a $500 matching grant from the Small Business Relief Initiative created by GoFundMe. NOTE: If you start a GoFundMe campaign, be sure … Read more