Apply for a construction impact grant
If your business is affected by a city-led construction project, you can apply for a grant to help cover marketing costs during construction.
Funds may be used to:
- Offset business costs during construction-related hardship.
- Support marketing and outreach to let customers know the business is still open.
Need to know
- Grants range from $500 to $3,000
- Construction must be related to a Salt Lake City public project
- Applications are accepted year-round
- Allow 4–6 weeks for processing
- Grants are not guaranteed and are based on need and available funding
Before you start
Eligibility and Requirements
Your business must:
- Be a small, independent business or nonprofit with fewer than 50 employees.
- Operate from a brick-and-mortar location (retail, restaurant, or bar) within city limits with a valid business license. (Owners do not need to live in Salt Lake City)
- Show financial hardship due to construction (loss of foot traffic, reduced access, or other disruption).
- Provide proof of business activity (profit & loss statements).
- Be directly on or within one-half block of an active construction site.
Note: Owners do not need to live in Salt Lake City.
Active construction areas
View these maps to make sure your business is within one of these eligible areas.
- 600/700 N (800 W – Redwood Rd)
- 600/700 North- Work focused between 1000 W and 800 W
- 600 S- Cheyenne St to JRT
- Navajo St Reconstruction- 300 to 600 S
- Elm Avenue- 900 E to McClelland
Steps
- Register online
- Submit the following through the portal:
- Copy of your current Salt Lake City business license
- Completed IRS W9 form
- Profit & Loss Statement (from a month before construction began and the current month)
- If you already have an account, log in with your existing email and password.
- If you cannot apply online, print and mail your application.
What’s next
After you submit your application:
- You will receive an email within 7-10 business days if your application is approved
- It take 3-4 weeks for the check to be processed
- Your check will be mailed or hand delivered to you
Get help
For additional help, please contact Ibrahim Ramazani at [email protected] or by calling 801-598-4240.