Small Business Grant Relief Program Accepts Applications Starting Wednesday
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Above: Customers ordering at Naegi, a pop-up restaurant in Oceanside, California, Aug. 3, 2021.
Mayor Todd Gloria Monday announced a $12 million grant program that will support small businesses and nonprofits hardest hit by the pandemic, with applications being accepted starting this week through the San Diego Foundation.
“We thoughtfully crafted this program to effectively distribute millions of dollars as a lifeline for local businesses and nonprofits,” Gloria said. “With The San Diego Foundation’s partnership, we’re able to provide $12 million of aid … For many of our family-owned businesses and community-based organizations, these grants are a much-needed opportunity to get back on track and rebuild their livelihoods.”
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