Startup companies and small businesses independently owned and operated for grants of up to $25,000, though there are exceptions for heavy equipment and machinery grants of up to $100,000. This grant funding can be used for uses like new signage, furniture and fixtures, interior upgrades, marketing and advertising, business consulting services, outdoor restaurant furniture, and more.
Con el fin de crear mayor dinamismo en el Distrito Central de Negocios, la Fundación de la Cámara de Comercio de Waterbury administra el Programa de Subvenciones para Microempresas del Centro de la Ciudad.
With the cooperation of the building owner, tenants may also apply for up to $3,500 for the purchase and installation of an awning or canopy.
Con la cooperación del propietario del edificio, los inquilinos pueden solicitar hasta $3,500 para la compra e instalación de un toldo o marquesina.
Up to $75,000 in grant funding to assist with exterior building improvements that address the appearance and condition of commercial, retail, and mixed-use buildings in an effort to preserve the unique character of Waterbury’s historic downtown.
El programa de fachadas del centro de la ciudad ayuda a realizar reformas exteriores que mejoren el aspecto y el estado de los edificios comerciales, de venta al por menor y de uso mixto para preservar el carácter único y las raíces históricas del centro de la ciudad.
Matching grants of up to $100,000 for interior and exterior buildout costs for vacant, ground floor level retail space in the central business district. Also up to $10,000 available for businesses in Waterbury to relocate to the central business district.
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Dedicated to Strengthening the Waterbury Economy
We’re committed to making Waterbury a place where businesses can thrive. Through a partnership with the City of Waterbury, we have received funding to help property owners in the Central Business District. The Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Foundation recognizes the challenges property owners have undergone due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Foundation is directing up to $1,500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for a variety of grant opportunities, ranging from $3,500 up to $100,000, depending on the eligibility and use. View the Central Business District Boundaries here. For questions or assistance applying, contact Main Street Waterbury Director and Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Foundation Development Director Dan Pesce at [email protected] or call (203)-757-0701, Ext. 302
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