MILLBURY — The Small Business Recovery Grant Program continues to receive award applications and grants.
City Manager Sean Hendricks presented the update at a Selection Board meeting on July 12; a dozen local business owners, including Christopher’s Ice Cream and Felter’s Mill, have received grants so far.
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“I got a lot of hugs that day,” Hendricks said as he handed over the check.
In addition, three more grant applications have been approved, and eight more businesses have applied for grants.
Hendricks said that eligibility had expanded to include local businesses that were opening, or were about to open, when the coronavirus pandemic hit in March 2020.
About $300,000 has been awarded so far; the funding comes from the American Recovery Plan Act.
Application forms are available via the city’s website.
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