As small businesses and nonprofits continue to face their own unique challenges during the pandemic, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is launching a program to provide additional support.

The state of Michigan allocated $100 million from CARES Act funding to MEDC to create The Michigan Small Business Restart Program (MSBRP) that will provide capital to Michigan nonprofits and small businesses for payroll, rent, mortgage payments, utilities and other expenses.

Due to the multi-pronged crisis our communities are facing, many nonprofits are navigating a myriad of challenges