Brighton Business Rental and Mortgage Assistance Grant

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With funding from Adams County through the federal CARES Act, the City of Brighton in conjunction with the Brighton Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), has created a grant program to assist businesses with 50 or less employees in paying the rent or mortgage for their business. The Grant will pay rent or business mortgage for a two month period not to exceed a total of $10,000 dollars. These grant funds are stackable with other resources obtained by the business applicant.

 

Applicants will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis.  Businesses must have 50 or fewer employees to be eligible.  Microbusinesses (9 employees or less) will be prioritized for assistance funds. Home-based businesses are not eligible. Non-profits ARE now eligible to apply!  Applications must include:

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• A complete online application

• A copy of the business’ current lease signed by all parties clearly indicating lease terms or mortgage statement

• Business Form W-9 must be submitted

• A copy of state-issued identification verifying legal residency in the United States must be submitted (Ex. driver’s license, passport, or tribal document)

• A narrative clearly demonstrating the need for grant assistance must be provided

• Verification that business is current on city sales tax returns

• Verification of current Brighton business license

• Verification that business is registered with the Colorado Secretary of State 

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The deadline to apply is June 11th by 11:59 P.M. MDT.

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Eligibility Requirements:

• One grant per business

• Grant can cover 2 months of unpaid rent or mortgage payments up to $10,000
• Businesses must submit their current lease or mortgage statement 

• Deployed to businesses within the Brighton City Limits with 50 or fewer employees   

• Franchise owners are eligible to apply

• Home-based businesses are not eligible

• Business must describe how COVID-19 has affected their ability to pay the business rent or mortgage

• Businesses​ must be current on city sales tax returns or be on an active payment plan (verified by City Staff)

• Businesses must have a current Brighton Business license issued by the Finance Department and be in good standing (verified by City Staff)

• Businesses must be registered and in good standing with Colorado Secretary of State (verified by City Staff)

• Businesses must submit a W-9 form and State Issued ID (ex. unrestricted driver's license, US passport, or tribal document)

• Grant funds are stackable with other resources obtained by the business applicant

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