WEST PLAINS, MO – If your business is still trying to recover from COVID-19, you should consider applying for an ARPA Small Business Grant. The Small Business Grant Program provides assistance to small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19. The Missouri General Assembly has appropriated $10 million to the Department of Economic Development (DED) to provide assistance directly to small businesses through this grant. Of the total available funds, $2 million are reserved for minority or women-owned small businesses.
To help businesses apply, the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will host an ARPA Small Business Grant Workshop on November 8th, 2022 from 1:30 to 3 pm. The workshop will be facilitated by DED Senior Project Manager, Taylor Mazdra. Come to this informational workshop to learn about additional eligibility guidelines, required documentation, and best practices for applying for funds.
The workshop is intended for individuals whose business has been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are looking for financial assistance to recover. To be eligible businesses must show proof of a negative economic impact as a result of the pandemic in the period of March 3, 2021 through the application period. The final application guidelines are expected to be released on November 1, 2022 and applications will be accepted starting November 14, 2022. These dates and guidelines are subject to change.
For more information or to register for the ARPA Small Business Grant Workshop, call us at 417-256-9724 or go to ozsbi.com/events. More information about the ARPA Small Business Grant can be found at https://ded2.mo.gov/one-stop-arpa-resources.
