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Apply for 2nd round of ARPA grants for small businesses by June 7
The Transformative Growth Grants Program is accepting applications from Arlington businesses and nonprofit organizations that have a vision for their future and are seeking financial support to bring that vision to life.
The program, the second from the town, provides grants to businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been disproportionately impacted by Covid-19, including restaurants and food-service businesses; arts, entertainment, and the creative economy; tourism and recreation; personal care and beauty salons; wellness and fitness; childcare; nonprofits serving populations disproportionately affected by the pandemic; and small-scale retail.
Applications are open through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 7.
Learn more and apply at www.arlingtonma.gov/arpa.
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