Lovejoy Small Business Grant Program
District-level Buffalo grant funding for Lovejoy small businesses affected by vandalism and economic challenges.
About this program
The Lovejoy Small Business Grant Program is a City of Buffalo district-level grant initiative funded with $88,000 in Common Council discretionary funds from the Lovejoy District. The program is intended to support small businesses in Buffalo's Lovejoy District that have been affected by vandalism and ongoing economic challenges. Eligible uses include cosmetic repairs and operational expenses that help businesses remain open and contribute to the vitality of walkable commercial corridors in the district.
Eligibility
Small businesses located in Buffalo's Lovejoy District that have been affected by vandalism or ongoing economic challenges and need assistance for cosmetic repairs or operating expenses.
Requirements
- Operate a small business in the Lovejoy District of Buffalo
- Document need tied to vandalism, cosmetic repair needs, or ongoing economic challenges
- Use funds for eligible cosmetic repairs or operational expenses