The City of Erie is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for seven of the Department of Economic and Community Development’s ARP grants/loans to support local small businesses and entrepreneurs recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This ARP Funding provides an opportunity to affect generations of small business owners and entrepreneurs,” said Jennifer Hoffman, the City of Erie’s Business Development Officer. Hoffman continued, “With a focus on remedying long-standing racial and economic inequalities, these funds keep an eye to the future of the Erie business landscape as well as provide a bit of relief for local businesses weathering the pandemic and all that incurs.”
Please find eligibility information and the ARP application on the new City of Erie – American Rescue Plan Website: cityof.erie.pa.us/arp
