Applications are new being accepted for grants to assist eligible COVID-19 impacted microenterprises located in Leicester, Brookfield, Dudley, Millbury, North Brookfield and West Brookfield.

The program supports qualifying microenterprises that have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 that are located in one of the six participating towns. Grants up to $10,000 are available for qualified businesses to use on eligible business expenses to help offset losses incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Business owners must meet HUD family income criteria to participate, and must be able to clearly document a loss associated with the pandemic. The assistance program application is now available for download at https://www.cmrpcregionalservices.org/microenterprise. We strongly suggest that interested business owners review information on the program webpage concerning applicant eligibility prior to completing the application.

Questions about the program should be addressed to microenterprise@cmrpc.org or by phone to 508-459-3339 or 508-459-3331. This program is funded through a FY 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CARES Act) from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to the Town of Leicester (lead community).