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Minority- and Women-Owned Small Business COVID-19 Business Response Program is sponsored by Hartford Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) in partnership with State of Connecticut, CT DECD, and CT Minority Business Initiative. This program offers a zero-interest line of credit to minority-owned and women-owned small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The debt is eligible for forgiveness if funds were used to cover the first three months of expenditures due to COVID-19.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit businesses with no more than 20 full-time and/or part-time employees, minimum 51% minority/woman ownership, in good standing with the Department of Revenue Services (DRS), and operating for a minimum of 6 mon…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000 (0% interest Line of Credit). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Minority- and Women-Owned Small Business COVID-19 Business Response Program is funded by Hartford Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) in partnership with State of Connecticut, CT DECD, and CT Minority Business Initiative. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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