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5.26.21 BNP Advocacy Alert – Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

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May 26, 2021

5.26.21 BNP Advocacy Alert – Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

As you know, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership successfully advocated for the inclusion of small business recovery grants in this year's state budget.

Through this fund, employers can access grants to help finance:

Payroll
Rent/Mortgage
Property & School Taxes
Insurance
Utilities
PPE & COVID-related supplies
HVAC
Machinery & other equipment

Empire State Development recently released detailed eligibility criteria, possibly grant amounts, necessary documentation, and allowable expenses. You can find this information here.

The Governor's office announced that ESD will begin accepting applications for the Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program on June 10. You can sign up for instant alerts on program news and application availability here.

4.19.21 BNP Advocacy Alert – COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

By growthzone | April 19, 2021

As a part of this year’s New York State budget, $800 million was allocated to a new COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The Buffalo Niagara Partnership wanted to alert you of this opportunity so that your business can take advantage as soon as the application becomes available.

4/16/21 Webisode: Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines #1: Considerations for HR, Operations & Sr. Leaders

By growthzone | April 16, 2021

COVID-19 continues to create significant health and economic challenges, but hope is on the horizon as vaccinations are being administered.  As we enter this next phase in the COVID-19 recovery and eradication, employers will have a key role to play in the WNY vaccination efforts because employers are often perceived as more trustworthy than the government.