Grants For Low To Moderate Income Business Owners Available

The City of Dubuque’s Economic Development Department is taking applications for grants aimed at helping low- and moderate-income business owners. Reports say grants of up to $3,000 will be available to help business owners pay for current expenses and develop strategies for continued success.  Recipients will be matched with a business mentor and will participate in a career and professional development program facilitated by Fountain of Youth, with which the city is partnering to administer the grant. To be eligible for the program, business owners must live in a low- or moderate-income household in the city, have fewer than five employees and have a business that has operated for at least six months. The city will begin taking applications July 1st.