CT State Partners with WBDC for Flood Relief Grant
Gov. Ned Lamont, with the CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Dan O'Keefe, have allocated $5M in state funding to launch a micro-grant program to help small businesses in Fairfield, New Haven and Litchfield Counties in Connecticut rebuild and recover from the record rainfall and flooding impacting the state on August 18th, 2024.
Grants of up to $25,000 will be available for small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven Counties that experienced damage from the floods. Grants can be used to cover various expenses to help in the recovery, including those associated with cleanup efforts, replenishing lost inventory, and replacing equipment.
The state has partnered with WBDC to administer the grant program. Please be aware: there is no need to pay a consultant to prepare your grant application for you. If you have questions on the application, please email Ct.Flood.Grants@ctwbdc.org and WBDC will answer your questions at no cost. Grant funds cannot be used to pay a consultant to prepare your application.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
Please Note: All updates and communications regarding your application will be sent via email. Due to the high volume of applications the WBDC are currently processing, the review period may be extended. WBDC are reviewing as quickly as possible. Your patience is appreciated as thorough review of each submission is being conducted
