Norwalk launches final phase of Covid-19 Small Business Grant Program

Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling announced the final phase of the city”™s Covid-19 Small Business Grant Program.

Applications are now open through Feb. 17. The final round of funding will include $375,000, which is part of the city’s $8.7 million allocation to local economic and community development. During this final phase of the program, a minimum of 50 grants are available for eligible Norwalk businesses that have been adversely impacted by the pandemic.

“While this is the last phase of our Covid-19 Small Business Grant Program, the city’s support doesn’t end here,” said Rilling. “We are always identifying new ways to assist our local businesses and encourage anyone seeking additional resources to visit our new Norwalk Business Development Center at 3 Belden Ave.”

Since the onset of the pandemic, the city has granted $520,000 to nearly 70 local businesses, of which over 75% have been women- or minority-owned businesses.