Norwalk has unveiled the $150,000 Covid-19 Small Business Grant Program to help struggling small businesses.
Grant applications will be accepted through the norwalkct.org website by noon on Feb. 9 and grants will be allocated through a random lottery drawing.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted our business community,” Mayor Harry W. Rilling said. “There has been limited grant funding opportunities available, and I felt it was important that we provide more assistance to our local small businesses. I know this is not a significant amount money, but in talking with local businesses, I have heard that anything we can do will be of help.”
Rilling, a Democrat, added that “more support is needed from the federal government, but I hope these grants will be a bridge to more significant help.”