GRANT Relief Efforts Arlington, Virginia

GRANT Relief Efforts

Arlington's Grant Relief Efforts 2020-2022

COVID-19 hit small businesses hard. Communities across the U.S. worked to provide alternative capital opportunities to those industries most in need of capital, including Arlington.

Arlington’s first grant, GRANT 1.0, was released in the summer of 2020, with GRANT 2.0 following a year-and-a-half later, in the fall of 2021. Both programs were created with a commitment to equity and inclusion, prioritizing hard-to-reach communities and industries in need.

Through GRANT 1.0 and 2.0, Arlington was able to provide $3.74 million dollars in funding to small businesses. In addition, a vast majority (68%) of those funds went to minority- and woman-owned businesses. Additionally, the top three industries awarded — Restaurant and Food Services, Personal Services and Retail — were those industries hardest hit by the pandemic.

BizLaunch continues to offer grant assistance to small businesses via the ReLaunch program.

Industry Impact

GRANT 1.0 and 2.0’s main objective was to distribute funds to industries that were hit the hardest. Through both programs, that same goal was achieved with the majority of distribution having gone to Restaurant and Food Services (42%), Personal Services (30%) and Retail (14%).

Combined Impact

Of the $3.74 million given to 468 Arlington small businesses, 68% of all funding was given to Minority-Owned businesses (37%) and Woman-Owned businesses (31%).

The top 5 industries impacted by Arlington's Grant programs were Restaurant & Food Services, Personal Services, Retail, Health & Medical Services and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation.

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GRANT 1.0 Impact

A total of $2.72 million was given to Grant 1.0 awardees. 63% of Grant 1.0 funding was given to Minority-Owned businesses (34%) and Woman-Owned businesses (29%).

The top 5 industries impacted by Grant 1.0 were Restaurant & Food Services, Personal Services, Retail, Health & Medical Services and Professional, Technical & Business Services respectively.

GRANT 2.0 Impact

A total of $750,000 was given to Grant 2.0 awardees. 97% of Grant 2.0 funding was given to Minority-Owned businesses (53%) and Woman-Owned businesses (44%).

The top 5 industries impacted by Grant 2.0 were Restaurant & Food Services, Personal Services, Retail, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Child Care, Education & Instruction respectively.

Neighborhood Impact

Both GRANTs 1.0 and 2.0 successfully hit every zip code in Arlington, with grants given primarily to 22201 (28%), 22202 (23%) and 22204 (18%) neighborhoods.

Combined Impact

Grant 1.0 and 2.0 awardees came primarily from the following 5 neighborhoods: 22201 (Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor), 22202 (National Landing), 22203 (Ballston), 22204 (Columbia Pike) and 22207 (North Arlington).

Neighborhood Impact

GRANT 1.0 Impact

Grant 1.0 awardees came primarily from the following 5 neighborhoods: 22201 (Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor), 22202 (National Landing), 22203 (Ballston), 22204 (Columbia Pike) and 22207 (North Arlington).

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GRANT 2.0 Impact

Over half (54%) of Grant 2.0 awardees came from Columbia Pike (22204), North Arlington (22207) and the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor (22201). However, there was an even distribution of awardees from the National Landing (22202), Ballston (22203), East Falls Church (22205), Shirlington (22206) and Rosslyn (22209) neighborhoods.

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GRANT Funds Have Big Impact

GRANT Funds Kept Us In Business

"After being forced to shut down for two months without income during the pandemic, AED support was invaluable in keeping the business viable until we reopened."
— Moore’s Barber Shop, James Moore

GRANT Funds Greatly Appreciated

"I used Arlington's GRANT fund to help pay my rent. It helped me so much, and I appreciate all of the support."
— Ferehiwat Gebremariam, Bethel Café LLC

GRANT Funds Boon to Restaurant Industry

"BizLaunch has helped us from the first step to start our business. We opened during the quarantine and they have been with us throughout the journey."
— Jessica Yanez, Los Chamacos

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We are very proud of the support we provided to local businesses at a time of urgent need. Contact BizLaunch Director Tara Palacios to learn more about these acclaimed programs.

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