Darren Hollingsworth, Economic Development Manager
303-762-2599
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NEW!!! Reopening and Marketing Grant

A $500 grant is now available for non-home based City of Englewood businesses that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are re-opening in the near future.    Specific types of businesses include:  store-front retail, restaurant/food business; personal care (barber shop, nail salons, spas, etc.); healthcare and social assistance (childcare, etc.); and art galleries and performance venues.  Home- based  businesses,  food  trucks,  national  chains  and  franchises  are  ineligible.  To  be  considered, applications must be complete with all required documentation  and emailed to ecodev@englewoodco.gov.

Eligible use of funds are:  marketing business re-opening, personal protective equipment,  cleaning  supplies,  signage/stickers  for  social  distancing,  products to  promote  social distancing, etc.  Businesses are strongly encouraged to incorporate the “We’ve Got This” branding in their signage and marketing campaign.

APPLICATION - Reopening and Marketing Grant

NEW!!! Grant for Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19   

This grant is open to City of Englewood non-profits holding a 501c(3), 501c(4) or 501c(6) status.  These types of non-profits may include:   human services, arts, non-religious charitable organizations, fraternal organizations, schools, and business organizations.  Eligibility criteria includes:  temporary closure; reduced hours of operation; employee layoffs; inability to host events; etc.  Religious institutions, political organizations, and home-based non-profits are ineligible for the grant.

Grant amounts are based on the organization's annual revenue/budget. 

Under $50,000:  $2,000

$50,000 - $100,000:  $3,000

Above $100,000:  $5,000

Only complete applications will be considered and are processed on a first-come/first-served basis.  Funding is limited.  Applications must be submitted via email to:  ecodev@englewoodco.gov

APPLICATION - Non-Profit

Expanded COVID-19 Small Business Support and Recovery Grant

The City of Englewood has expanded its COVID-19 Small Business Support and Recovery Grant.  Businesses who previously received a grant may re-apply for a $2,000 grant.  Businesses who have not yet received a grant may apply for a $4,000 grant.  Apply now; funds are limited!

The grant is open to all non-home based, small businesses in the City of Englewood, but the priority is for businesses that have frequent and/or close contact with customers.  Home-based businesses, food trucks, national chains and franchises are ineligible. Applications must be complete and emailed to ecodev@englewoodco.gov to be considered.  Applications are processed on a first-come/first-served basis. Apply now as funds are limited!

APPLICATION - Business

OTHER RESOURCES 

The City of Englewood is also committed to providing you with additional resources and assistance necessary to be a successful business.  Below are other resources the City offers Englewood businesses.

Other Resources

• South Metro Enterprise Zone - State of Colorado tax credits for a variety of business investments

• Colorado Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund - Loan program that finances the cleanup and remediation of brownfield properties