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Locally owned businesses are the source of vibrancy, recreation, and growth within our community, stability in our neighborhoods, and gainful employment for residents. The pandemic spread of COVID-19, and subsequent measures put into place to preserve our public health and safety, have caused many area businesses to close or operate at an extremely reduced capacity.

As many businesses work to meet the persistent demands of their fixed costs during these difficult and uncertain times, it's becoming increasingly apparent that the financial burden for many may be too much to bear.

The Small Business Recovery Fund will provide grants up to $5,000 to small, locally owned retail, restaurant, or personal service storefront businesses, with 1-20 employees, located in central commercial districts in La Crosse County. The grant period is rolling, meaning applications will be reviewed as they are received. Awards will be made each week as long as funds are available. 


Businesses must demonstrate economic injury as a result of COVID-19, whether they have been forced to close or are operating at an extremely reduced capacity. The fund will prioritize businesses that have been unable to access other relief funds for any reason.


The goal of the Launch La Crosse Business Recovery Fund is to mobilize funds in our community quickly to preserve businesses while providing training and technical assistance to promote long-term business recovery.