Apply for the COVID Relief Business Grant

The wellness of our community is extremely important to us here at the Bluebird District. We want you to know that we’re monitoring all recommendations and updates from government officials surrounding the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19The first priority for everyone is to take appropriate steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 and ensure our entire community remains healthy.

 


 

HOW TO SUPPORT BLUEBIRD BUSINESSES

 

During this time of changes in events, work schedules, and travel, we encourage you to remember our many small, independent businesses throughout our community and to continue supporting them even if you can’t visit them physically. As always, follow guidance from public health officials regarding social distancing and proper health etiquette if and when visiting businesses and public spaces.

 

Please share these pages for easy ways to support our local businesses!

 

 


 

RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

 

We’ve compiled the latest info on city, state, and federal funding opportunities here. You’ll also find information on Lease/Loan Negotiations and Unemployment. We’re keeping this document updated as new information becomes available.

 

 


 

City/State Resources

 

Energize Colorado Gap Fund – The Energize Colorado Gap Fund will provide more than $25M in small business loans and grants to boost small business enterprises that are the economic engines throughout the state. Sole proprietors, businesses and nonprofits with less than 25 full-time employees can apply for up to a $15,000 grant and a $20,000 loan for a possible combined total of $35,000 in financial assistance.

Applications and awards will be done in rounds to provide assistance through December 2020.  The process will not be first-come-first-serve, it will be a competitive process that will help those in need receive priority access to assistance. Apply here starting August 31st.

 

We will keep this page updated as more information and resources become available. Visit Denver Public Health & Environment and the CDC for important health information related to COVID-19.