COVID-19 Relief Fund

In response to the COVID-19 virus, Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative is leading a coordinated, inclusive effort to understand the challenges and opportunities businesses are experiencing, even beyond the immediate and typical, as a result of the COVID-19 Virus. The purpose of these efforts is to strategically and quickly respond, while limiting long-term mitigating factors to ensure small businesses, especially people of color owned businesses, do not fail as a result of COVID-19.

To combat risks and offer financial stability to small businesses in Southwest, Southeast, and Northwest Atlanta, a COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund will be offered to qualifying businesses. Grants ranging from $2,500 - $25,000 will be awarded cover employee salaries, rent, supplier expenses, and technical assistance for up to 3 months. Learn More.

Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative Role in the City-wide COVID-19 Response

• Ensure that Black businesses have equitable access in the distribution of COVID-19 resources

• Supplement Community of Practice and business service provider efforts by sharing with funding partners to bring resources to the table

• Advocate for resources needed during this time for provider clients, programs and staff to better support the small business and nonprofit community

•Share resources, new information and resources as they become available