Thank you for your interest in the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program. The grant application period is now closed and the 34,487 applications submitted have been sent to the 15 local economic development organizations reviewing the applications and awarding the grants. Grants will be awarded no later than February 28, 2021. Additional details on the timeline and contact information for each EDO can be found below.

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In an effort to continue to support small businesses, the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program will provide funding to eligible small businesses disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and the Gatherings and Mask Order issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service on December 7, 2020 through December 20, 2020 and the order taking effect on November 18, 2020 that it rescinded and replaced.

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Press Release Announcement (1/14/21)

Timeline

• January 19, 2021: application window opens at 9:00 a.m. EST
• January 22, 2021: application window closes at 12:00 p.m. EST
• Week of January 25, 2021: EDOs carry out grant selection process
• January 29 – February 28, 2021: Funds disbursed
• If any funds are not disbursed by the EDOs by February 28, 2021, funds will be returned to the MSF for reallocation to one or more EDOs for disbursement to eligible businesses by April 30, 2021

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible for funding under the Program, small businesses must be a for-profit or non-profit company and meet all criteria below. Furthermore, each local EDO may have additional eligibility criteria. Please use the table below to find your local EDO and review any additional eligibility criteria prior to applying. 

• Had 1 to 100 employees (including full-time, part-time and owner/employees) on a world-wide basis on November 17, 2020.
• Is in an industry that demonstrates it is affected by the Order.
• Needs working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, utility expenses, or other similar expenses.
• Demonstrates an income loss as a result of the Order as determined by the EDO in which an eligible business is located.
• Is not a live music and entertainment venue that is eligible for funds under Section 401 of Public Act 257 of 2020: Michigan Stages Survival Grant Program.

Industries Affected by the Order

Eligible businesses disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and the Gatherings and Mask Order will largely fall into one of the categories below. However, businesses in other industries may be considered if they can demonstrate they meet the eligibility, at the discretion of the EDO, particularly if they were impacted by the Gatherings and Mask Order. 

• Food service establishments (such as restaurants and bars, coffee, bakeries, catering, breweries, distilleries, wineries, tea shops, banquet facilities and other food and beverage service providers)
• Retail (such as boutiques, bookstores, hardware, anything being sold that is not food)
• Exercise facilities (such as gyms, studios, pool facilities, ice skating rinks, organized sports)
• Entertainment venues or live event venues that are not eligible for the Michigan Stages Survival Grant as defined under Section 401 of Public Act 257 of 2020
• Recreational Facilities and places of public amusement (such as bowling alleys, arcades, bingo halls)
• Nonprofits (such as library, museum, churches, religious centers, advocacy organizations)
• Personal care services (such as hair, nail, tanning, massage, spa)
• Schools
• Childcare and camps
• Transportation (such as limo services)
• Other (applicant must specify in the application)

Program Overview

Grant funding is distributed to the 15 local or nonprofit economic development organizations listed in the table below. Each local EDO will review submitted applications from businesses located in their area and provide grants to eligible small businesses that need working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, utility expenses, or other similar expenses.

EDOs will be responsible for accepting, reviewing and approving applications, and ultimately, awarding and disbursing grant funds to the selected businesses. Please review the table below for EDO partners and funding allocations. Contact information for each EDO is linked below: 

• Full list of EDO contacts