The City of Columbia Housing Programs Division is excited to announce grant funding is still available for locally owned small businesses with 5 or fewer employees. The Microenterprise Recovery Loan Program application portal will reopen on October 13, 2020 and be available to applicants from 8am to 5pm. Eligible businesses may receive a $5,000 forgivable loan to cover business interruption, adaptation and resiliency expenses in response to the impact of COVID-19. A list of program guidelines and required application materials can be found on the City's webpage at:
https://www.como.gov/community-development/neighborhoods/housingprogramsdivision/microenterprise-recovery-loan-program/
The City of Columbia's nonprofit partner, Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) Women's Business Center, is also available to assist in providing support to businesses navigating the application process. Contact info can be found on their website at:
https://mowbc.org/.