Grants Available for Cranston Businesses in Knightsville, Park Ave. Impacted by Construction

The City of Cranston is reaching out to local businesses in the Park Avenue and Knightsville are that may have been impacted by recent city construction involving lighting and sidewalk installation.

Businesses who may have suffered losses or access can apply for an Impact Mitigation Grant. Grants are $1,000 and support businesses who were affected by challenges such as reduced customer traffic or operational disruptions. This could include:

* FINANCIAL LOSS
* ACCESS TO SERVICES
* ENTRANCE OBSTRUCTIONS
* OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES
* SEVERE IMPACT TO BUSINESS

The application process is streamlined. Businesses provide information about their operations, the specific impact of reduced hours if they had them, or other situations that impacted their customer business.

They should indicate how the funding will be used. This may include costs related to staffing, marketing, enhancing service delivery during peak hours, etc.

Applications will be reviewed based on clarity of the impact described, the proposed use of funds, and the potential for the business to recover and thrive with the support of the grant.

Funds are available on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED basis.

To date, over 75 businesses have received their Mitigation Grant and more than 200 businesses may be eligible.

Scan the QR code for more information, or contact the Office of Economic Development Director Franklin J. Paulino at Cranston City Hall, 869 Park Avenue Cranston, Rhode Island 02910 – (401) 780-3166. https://www.cranstonri.gov/departments/economic-development/