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Caroline Simmons
Mayor | Stamford, CT

ARPA: Stamford CT, Supports Small Businesses Impacted by the Pandemic

Idea Category: Jobs and Entrepreneurship | Funding Source: American Rescue Plan

Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons earned unanimous support from the Board of Finance to use $1.5 million of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act money to create a grant program for small businesses that have taken a financial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is expected to help around 200 small businesses with grants of up to $7,500 to help with payroll, commercial lease or mortgage payments, and other critical expenses. Simmons hopes to announce grant recipients in May of 2023.

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Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons Announced Nearly 40 Recipients of Community Microgrant Program Aimed at Neighborhood Beautification, Education and Sustainability

Idea Category: Communtiy development, Environment | Funding Source: ARP

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Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons Announced Parks and Community Partnership

Idea Category: Community Development, Environment | Funding Source: ARP

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