Deadline to apply for Business Flood Recovery Grants: March 16 | Business

The deadline to apply for Business Flood Recovery Grants will be Friday, March 16.

The grants were created to help small businesses, farms, owners of multiple dwellings and not-for-profit organizations that were directly affected by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee.

The Empire State Development will give out the $21 million to eligible applicants. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the greatest need for the funds.

Please visit the New York State’s Empire State Development website to learn how to apply for the grants or call 518-292-5340 or e-mail floodrecovery@esd.ny.gov.