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Connecticut CARES SB &Nonprofit Grants Now Available

November 12, 2020

DECD is accepting applications for the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program. Small businesses and nonprofits in Connecticut with a 2019 annualized payroll of less than $1.5 million OR 20 or fewer employees can receive a one-time grant of $5,000. All funding will be disbursed by the end of December and will not require repayment.

The grant can be used for rent, payroll, utilities, inventory or complying with the CT Reopen Business Sector Rules. Full details including eligibility requirements, a schedule for virtual office hours, FAQs, other resources, and the application can be found here. click here for application

The $50 million program, funded from Connecticut's portion of the federal CARES Act, will provide aid to small businesses and nonprofits that continue to be negatively impacted by COVID-19.

The grant application will only be available for a limited time. We anticipate closing the application by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2020 but this is highly dependent on demand. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please visit the program page and/or share this information to as many small businesses as possible so they can take advantage of this grant.

As always, you can call (860) 500-2333 or email decdctrecovery@ct.gov with questions. COVID Alert CT App The state has launched new technology to help stop the spread of COVID-19 among our residents and families. With support from Apple and Google, we launched COVID Alert CT, a notification app to inform you of possible exposure to COVID-19 � all without disclosing your location or personal information. This app is only as successful as the number of people who use it, which is why we ask that you share this information with employees, colleagues, family, and friends. The app is available in multiple languages and can be used on Android and iPhone. Use the following link to download the Android app from the Google Play Store or click here to learn how to enable the app through the settings on your iPhone. You can find out more at ct.gov/covidalertct.

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