Abingdon Main Street Announces Silver Lining Grant Program:

Abingdon Main Street Announces Silver Lining Grant Program:

Abingdon Main Street, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD), is excited to announce the launch of a small business relief grant program made available to qualifying Abingdon small businesses. 

Abingdon Main Street’s Executive Director Nicole Childress announced the program on Thursday afternoon. “The small businesses along Main Street are the heartbeat of our community. During the pandemic, they have really gone above and beyond to keep their businesses going. Many will need to continue to shift how they do business to accommodate the needs of the public in light of new restrictions. This grant fund will be directed toward assisting those shifts.” 

“We are witnessing economic devastation across the country. In light of this downturn, businesses may not have funds readily accessible to make improvements in their businesses, and that’s the gap we would like to help bridge. These grants will make funds available for local businesses to pivot their models: to perhaps upgrade a point-of-sale system or create an online shop, or purchase equipment to expand take-out/pick-up options. By offering this partnership we hope that it encourages our small businesses to stay open and continue serving our community as we regroup and move forward.”

Abingdon Main Street Silver Lining Grant applications will be accepted from any qualifying Abingdon business beginning on Friday, July 17, 2020. Each application will be considered in order of when it is received and grants will be distributed as long as funding allows. To qualify you must be a small business (service, retail, or restaurant only) located within the Abingdon Main Street district, running roughly from William King Museum to Zazzy’z. To learn more about the Abingdon Main Street district footprint, contact abingdonmainstreet@gmail.com.

Awardees will be required to remain operational in accordance with CDC guidelines and Virginia regulations during the grant period.  Only one grant is available per business. 

A short application form and basic financial documents will need to be submitted.  

Applications will be available beginning July 16^th. To obtain an application or if you need any additional information, please contact Nicole Childress at abingdonmainstreet@gmail.com.