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Apply for CARES Act Funding

August 14, 2020

The City of Roanoke has established a $1 million Grant Fund to support small business recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. One-time grants of up to $12,000 are being provided to offset business impacts during the pandemic. The grant program will be administered by the City of Roanoke Department of Economic Development. If you have any questions, please contact Economic Development at (540) 853-2715 or email: econdevl@roanokeva.gov

*Note: Applicants are not eligible for Rebuild! VA grants if they have received money from any CARES Act programs; PPP, EIDL, additional $600 unemployment benefits or any other CARES Act program. The City of Roanoke recommends applicants review all CARES Act programs carefully.

Click here for the grant application.