Businesses hurt by the extended construction of the Purple Line transit line can get grants of up to $10,000.
With construction not slated for completion until mid-2027, some of the 400 businesses located along the 16-mile stretch that runs through Riverdale Park and College Park have seen customers drop.
To help offset the damage, Prince George’s County and the Maryland Department of Commerce are funding grants through FSC First, a community development financial institution.
The grants can be used for anything from rent and electricity bills to insurance and payroll. If approved through a simple application process, businesses can get the money in as little as 10 days.
Endalew Gurmu, owner of Memo Market on University Boulevard, applied for a grant to help with rent, telling NBC Washington that his revenue had dropped by nearly two-thirds due to construction.
Eligible businesses have until May 12 to apply. The online application is available here.
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