CARES Act Small Business Assistance

We are pleased to announce small business grants through the Community Development Block Grant – CARES (CDBG-CV) – The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act). The City of Milford’s Department of Economic and Community Development will accept applications and administer the grant.

The program, funded through the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), was created under the federal CARES Act in a response to the economic impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the nation. 

Eligible businesses may qualify for a grant up to $5,000.

Women's Business Development Council
Equity Match Grant Program
Grants are available to women–owned and/or minority–owned businesses in Connecticut and are designed to help these businesses pivot, expand or restructure during pandemic times and beyond. 
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In order to drive effective decisions and policies to help our small businesses across the state, DECD needs information. They need to hear directly from you, our Connecticut business owners, about how your business has adjusted and what key services are necessary to sustain and grow in this new post-COVID environment.
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Best,

Julie Nash
Director of Economic and Community Development
70 West River Street
Milford, CT 06460
Phone 203-783-3230
Fax 203-878-7394