RESOURCES

Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program

eligibility for this program is limited. Funds will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Host: The NYC Department of Small Business Services

Link: https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/emergency-preparedness/business-preparedness-and-resiliency-program/risk-assessment-and-preparedness-grant

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) this week launched a new grant to support small businesses and commercial properties in New York City floodplains become more resilient in the face of natural disasters. The BPREP Risk Assessment and Grant Program offers a free, one-on-one resiliency assessment to help businesses and commercial properties identify vulnerabilities, and provides to eligible applicants an accompanying grant of up to $5,000 to strengthen their infrastructure with items like generators, fire and flood-proof storage, and flood barriers.