On June 1, 2024, Mayor Andre Dickens declared a state of emergency due to unprecedented water service disruption. Eligible small businesses can apply for City of Atlanta Recovery Fund grants up to $10,000 and also request $200 per eligible employee to help offset business interruptions.

Program Criteria

• Only businesses with a verifiable address within the impact boil water advisory area will be eligible.

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• Priority given to industries most directly impacted, including restaurants, beauty salons, coffee shops, and daycares.

• Businesses must be registered with the Georgia Secretary of State and have an active City of Atlanta business license.

• Must not meet any of the PROGRAM INELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.

Review Program Guidelines

Important Dates to Know

• Informational Webinar: Learn about eligibility requirements, required documentation and other information needed to apply. Watch the Recorded Webinar.
• Applications Open: Monday, June 24 at 8:00 a.m. 
  • Apply Here - Applications are now closed.

  • Need help understanding the application? Check out our Application Explainer.

• Applications Close: Monday, July 8 at 5:00 p.m.

Community Engagement Dates

• Tuesday, June 18 - Kirkwood Business Association
  • Kirkwood Library, 11 Kirkwood Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
• Tuesday, June 18 - East Atlanta Village Business Association
  • Argosy 470 Flat Shoals Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
• Thursday, June 20 - Little 5 Points Business Association
  • Virtual
• Monday, June 24, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. - Info Session, Wicked Wolf - Register Here
  • 1080 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
• Tuesday, June 25 - 6 p.m., Old 4th Ward Business Association
  • Finca 2 Filter, 652 Angier Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
• Monday, July 1, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. - Info Session, Pittsburgh Yards - Register Here
  • 352 University Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 

Affected Area

Resources

• Program Flyer: Please Download and share!

• Frequently Asked Questions: Download 

Materials to Gather for Applications

• Active 2024 City of Atlanta business license - as of 5/30/2024

• Articles of incorporation or ownership

• Operating agreement or the corporate bylaws

• Georgia Secretary of State registration

• Proof of revenue/Point-of-sale report from two weeks prior to the disruption, the week of disruption and the week after impact period. See exact dates below:
  • May ​13-27
  • May 28-June 11

• Impact statement

• Save Affidavit (notarized): Download

  • Verifiable Documents Include: 

    • United States passport or passport card

    • United States military identification card

    • Driver's license issued by one of the United States or its territories

    • United States Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (Green Card)

    • Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

    • Certificate of Citizenship issued by USCIS

    • Certificate of Naturalization issued by USCIS

    • Foreign passport with valid U.S. visa

• Valid lease or security deed

• Duplication of Benefits Certification Form: Download

Got questions? Get in Touch above with City of Atlanta Recovery Fund specialists:

Email: [email protected], Hotline: 404-419-0868