Small Business Grant Deadline Extended to July 23, 2021
A “Community Navigator Pilot” federal grant program created by the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering up to $100 million in funding through Friday, July 23, 2021. The initiative — part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act — is meant to help jumpstart small businesses and nonprofit organizations hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The SBA Instruction Package features FAQs, informational highlights as well as a downloadable PDF with specifics about the Community Navigator Pilot initiative. Within the budget detail worksheet, grant-supported categories and equipment specifics are outlined, which would be relevant to long-term indoor air quality investments with proven solutions such as ISO-Aire commercial-grade air purifiers. That excerpt reads:
Organizations have utilized government grant funding in the past to purchase ISO-Aire commercial-grade air purifiers to keep building occupants safe, such as Minneapolis’ Salvation Army Harbor Light Center.
List non-expendable items that are to be purchased. Non-expendable equipment is tangible property having a useful life of more than two years and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit. (Note: Organization's own capitalization policy may be used for items costing less than $5,000). Expendable items should be included either in the "Supplies" category or the "Other" category…Explain how the equipment is necessary for the success of the project. Provide procurement method used. (Model and Serial numbers must be provided if or when available.)
If your organization is looking to utilize SBA funding to improve the indoor air quality within your building, office area or storefront, contact our knowledgeable ISO-Aire team today for a free assessment and pricing tailored to your space.
To learn more about available grants, visit Grants.gov. Contact the organization on their support line at 1-800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov The hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (EST).
A complete listing of eligible organizations include:
A Nonprofit having a 501(c) status with the IRS.
An economic development organization or similar organization.
Native American tribal organization (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
Native American tribal government (Federally recognized).
County governments.
State governments.
City or township governments.
SBA Resource Partners:
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs).
Women’s Business Centers.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE); and
Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs).
Community Development Financial Institutions.
Nonprofit Colleges and Universities.
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