The City of Atascadero is offering small business grants to help with the financial impacts of the pandemic.
Each business may be awarded up to $5,000.
In order to qualify, the business must have a storefront in Atascadero, be in good standing with the city, and demonstrate that they have been directly impacted by the stay-at-home orders.
This includes food and beverage service, bar, brewery, winery, personal service, gym, dance studio, martial arts, family entertainment center, theater, or closely related businesses.
The application period opens Thursday and ends Jan. 4 at noon.
Awards will be handed out in January.
For more information about the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant and its requirements, call 805-461-5035 or email covidgrant@atascadero.org or visitwww.atascadero.org/COVID-19.