SBA’s EIDL program offers long-term, low interest assistance for a small business or non-profit. EIDL assistance can be used to cover payroll and inventory, pay debt or fund other expenses.

Twenty-two communities around Michigan have been awarded a total of $993,984 in grants aimed at supporting the COVID-19 economic recovery efforts of small local businesses in downtowns throughout the state. A total of 299 small businesses around Michigan are receiving assistance through the Match on Main COVID-19 Response Program.

As communities across the U.S. look for ways to recover from these unprecedented time to boost their local economies while developing vibrant places to live and work, MEDC’s Senior Vice President of Community Development, Michele Wildman, weighs in on how Michigan is rewriting the script. Michigan is providing critical technical support at the state level that enables communities of all sizes to create development strategies and enable long-term economic prosperity for residents and businesses alike.

Access additional COVID-19 resources for businesses and communities by visiting michiganbusiness.org/covid19.

Read more about programs supporting economic recovery for Michigan businesses by visiting michiganbusiness.org/covid19response.

Visit michigan.gov/coronavirus to find other valuable resources for employers, workers, residents and communities.