Small Business Utility Grants

The City of Lincoln is Offering a Second Issue of the Small Businesses Utility Grant

The application period has closed for these grants.

Grants are available for small businesses in Lincoln with 15 or fewer employees that operate in Qualified Census Tract 19. Tract 19 runs from the east side of 9th Street to the west side of 17th Street and from the south side of R Street to the north side of K Street.

Small businesses may apply for up to six months of their average electric expenses.

A total of $75,000 dollars will be made available for small businesses.

Grant awards will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds are available from the American Rescue Plan and small businesses must meet federal requirements. Fraudulent documentation or activity will not be tolerated and will be subject to relevant legal actions and consequences.

Program Purpose

The purpose of this program is to aid small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic. The program will provide utility payments to assist small businesses in stabilizing and growing business operations and employment as well as to recover from pandemic losses.

Grant Program Benefits

Qualifying small businesses may apply for up to six months of electric expenses up to $5,000.

The total amount for any business will be based on the current electric invoices. The grant award will be paid directly to Lincoln Electric System on behalf of the business.

Eligibility Requirements

Businesses must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Businesses must be for-profit, independently operated businesses. A sole proprietorship may qualify.
  • Applicants must have a physical location doing business in Qualified Census Tract 19 in the City of Lincoln.
  • Businesses must have 15 or fewer full time equivalent employees.
  • Businesses must provide all necessary documentation.

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a confirmation of receipt of your application. The process will take several weeks. This application is designed to work best on a desktop device and you may experience challenges if you work from a mobile device.

Business owners must provide:

 

 

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