Shawnee, Kansas + Community Capital Fund to provide relief to Shawnee businesses

SHAWNEE, Kan. — The second round of grant funding is now available to support Shawnee small businesses affected by the pandemic. Read Full Article Here

The city of Shawnee has partnered with the Community Capital Fund of Kansas City to offer small business grants through the Shawnee Economic Recovery Assistance (SERA) program. 

The program offers local businesses a $5,000, one-time grant to help with the cost of rent, mortgage payments. The grant can cover up to three months of commercial rent or mortgage payments. 

Owners must also have a valid Shawnee business license and provide proof of economic damage caused by the pandemic. Each business must commit to creating or retaining jobs for low to moderate income people. 

Businesses with multiple locations may receive assistance for each location. National corporations, nonprofits and home-based businesses are not eligible for the grant. 

To help business owners determine if they qualify for the grant, the Community Capital Fund will be hosting in-person open house sessions. Sessions will be held at the Shawnee Civic Centre on the following dates:

• March 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• March 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• March 25 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.