The City of Vallejo received funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that will be used to fund grants to our local small businesses who have suffered negative impacts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Sixty thousand ($60,000) was allocated by the City Council to fund a Hardening Grant to reimburse small businesses with receipts for security improvement items. Of the $60,000 approximately $34,000 was allocated to qualified applicants. The City of Vallejo is opening the grant opportunity for a second round to spend the $26,000 remaining in the grant fund.
Grants up to $3,000 for security improvements items, included but not limited to:
- Cameras
- Locks
- Window enhancements
Who is eligible?
- For-profit and non-profit brick and mortar businesses located in Vallejo
- Businesses with valid Vallejo business license
- 20 or fewer employees
- Businesses with receipts of purchases made January 1, 2023, to November 27, 2024
Application Timeline
- Application open – November 7, 2024, to November 27, 2024
- Grant awardees announced by December 2024
Grants will be awarded through a lottery system.