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Small Business Grant & Program Assistance (SBGPA)

In response to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the City of Manchester is pleased to launch its SBGPA grant program, designed to both provide relief to businesses that have experienced significant negative financial impacts associated with the COVID-19 public health emergency and to allow for investments enabling future pandemic-related resilience of business operations. Awards for small businesses will range from $2,500 to $10,000, as determined by need, in the form of a reimbursement-based grant. Please read and consider all information to determine your business's eligibility for this program and the requirements for program awardees.

Applicants who meet the program eligibility criteria may be awarded up to $10,000 to advance their small business recovery proposals. Please Click Here to access the Small Business Grant Program Guidelines and Application Form. 

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2024 Manchester Economic Impact Report 

Manchester is increasingly demonstrating strong economic performance, with sustained growth across key sectors like biofabrication, healthcare, and technology. 

The city’s low unemployment rate and competitive real estate market make it an attractive place to live and work. Investments, such as improvement’s at the Manchester0Boston Regional Airport and the RAISE Manchester Project, are further enhancing the city’s appeal.

You can access the complete 2024 Manchester Economic Impact Report by clicking here

 

Contact Information

Manchester Economic Development Office (MEDO)
One City Hall Plaza
Manchester, NH 03101

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Phone: (603) 624-6505
Fax: (603) 624-6308

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
*Please call ahead to schedule a meeting or appointment. 

Website Shortcut:
manchesternh.gov/Economy