The City of Aurora is expanding grant funding for small business like Kathryn's Place juice bar, which recently opened. Photo credit: City of Aurora

Small Businesses in Aurora Can Seek Expanded Grant Funding

Kane County Connects Staff 8/24/2022 7:00AM

The City of Aurora is expanding its financial support of small businesses .

Through the Mayor's Office of Economic Development (MOED), two grant programs are available to eligible small business owners:

+The Re-Start Retention Grant program is designed to assist small businesses across the city with business and operational expenses to prevent business closures and the loss of jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant matches a percentage of eligible costs, with a maximum award of $10,000.

+The Finish Line Grant program assists property owners and tenants with completing rehabilitation projects that will enhance the economic viability of downtown Aurora. Eligible applicants can receive a grant covering a percentage of the costs for approved redevelopment projects of up to $100,000

Applications for both grant programs are reviewed and approved every quarter.

For more details and applications, visit www.aurora-il.org/MOEDGrants.

SOURCE: City of Aurora media release.

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