ARPA Small Business Grant - Economic Development Corporation Michigan City, Indiana

The City of Michigan City, Indiana is offering a grant for small businesses ranging from $5,000 – $25,000. The grant launches mid-late February 2024 and will have a 60-day review period.

The purpose of the grant program is to provide relief to small businesses within the municipal boundaries of Michigan City that have experienced negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each program and its subrecipients must adhere to the compliance policies and procedures set forth by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Indiana State Board of Accounts, and the City of Michigan City.

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Small Business Grant Application

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Step 1 of 4 - Applicant / Entity Information

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Business Name*

Main Contact Name & Title*

Main Contact Phone Number*

Main Contact Email Address*

Business Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Length of Operation*

(Must be in operation as of March 3, 2021)

Brief Description of Applicant / Entity*

Number of Full-Time Employees or Equivalent*

Estimated Number of Patrons Served During a Typical Year of Operation*

Estimated Number of Patrons Served During Pandemic Years of Operation*

Amount of Funding Requested*

Choose Which Business Sector Your Organization Falls Under*

Manufacturing/Childcare/Grocery/Restaurant/Food & Beverage

Retail: Clothing, Electronics, Sporting Goods, Hobby Stores, Health/Beauty Products, Furniture & Home Furnishings, Bookstores, Fine Art, Jewelry/Crafts

Service: Beauty/Barber, Tattoo, Printing/Paper/Supplies

Other

Adverse Economic Effect(s) on Business*

Check which adverse economic effects on business your organization has experienced. (You may choose 2 options maximum.)

Decline in Gross Revenue, Periods of Business Closures

Supply Chain issues including increases in costs

Support payroll, mortgage/rent/utilities payments, employee retention or other operating expenses

Rehabilitation of commercial properties, storefront improvements and façade improvements to promote business viability and stability

Describe in further detail how the pandemic has financially impacted your organization.

Veteran/Minority/Women-Owned Business

If the company is 51% or more veteran, minority, or women-owned, please check the appropriate box that reflects ownership.

Veteran Owned

Minority Owned

Women Owned

Job/Employee Retention*

Applicant pledges to retain or rehire employees with a minimum of 1 job/position full-time employee.

I pledge to retain or rehire employees with a minimum of 1 job/position full-time employee.

Demonstrated Capacity

Check the box below if it accurately reflects your business standing.

Applicant has been operational for 3 years, (prior to March 3, 2021), or more and has an established banking relationship.

File Upload

Please view the application checklist and Attach the following necessary files before submitting your application.Items include: Copy of Applicant's Driver License, Employee Verification Form (1-9 or W2 - Applicant Only), Obtain a SAM.gov Registration Number, IRS Determination Letter (If applicable), Certificate of Existence with the Secretary of State, Financial Statements for 2019,2020, and 2021 (Summary Sheet from Tax Returns).

Copy of Appliccant's Drivers License*

Max. file size: 16 MB.

Employee Verification Form

(1-9 or W2 Applicant Only)

Max. file size: 16 MB.

IRS Determination Letter (If Applicable)

Please upload your IRS Determination Letter or Certificate of Existence with the Secretary of State.

Max. file size: 16 MB.

Certificate of Existence with the Secretary of State

Please upload your IRS Determination Letter or Certificate of Existence with the Secretary of State.

Max. file size: 16 MB.

Financial Statements for 2019, 2020, 2021*

Summary Sheet from Tax Returns

Max. file size: 16 MB.

Project Narrative/Overview with estimate details for how the business intends to use the funds*

Max. file size: 16 MB.

Signature of Authorized Applicant / Entity Representative*

By signing this grant application, I certify that the information included is true, complete, and accurate. I acknowledge that I have reviewed the grant application guidelines and understand that this application will undergo a full review before an award decision is made. I further declare that I have legal authority to sign on behalf of this business.

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