CT State Funding for Flood Recovery

Helping CT small businesses rebuild after August 2024 flooding

Gov. Ned Lamont, with the CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Dan O'Keefe, have allocated $5M in state funding to launch a micro-grant program to help small businesses in Fairfield, New Haven and Litchfield Counties in Connecticut rebuild and recover from the record rainfall and flooding impacting the state on August 18th, 2024.

Grants of up to $25,000 will be available for small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven Counties that experienced damage from the floods. Grants can be used to cover various expenses to help in the recovery, including those associated with cleanup efforts, replenishing lost inventory, and replacing equipment.

The state has partnered with WBDC to administer the grant program. Please be aware: there is no need to pay a consultant to prepare your grant application for you. If you have questions on the application, please email Ct.Flood.Grants@ctwbdc.org and WBDC will answer your questions at no cost. Grant funds cannot be used to pay a consultant to prepare your application.

Apply now!

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.

Please Note: All updates and communications regarding your application will be sent via email. Due to the high volume of applications we are currently processing, the review period may be extended. We are reviewing as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience as we conduct a thorough review of each submission. 

Eligibility

  • Have a business based in Fairfield, Litchfield, or New Haven County
  • Have fewer than 100 full-time equivalent employees
  • Have experienced damage and/or loss of revenue as a result of the flooding

**Business that apply for the grant will be selected at random for a site visit before funding is awarded**

If your business is located in a town outside the following listed counties, please be aware that your application may take additional time to review. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we process all applications thoroughly.

Fairfield County:

  • Stamford
  • Darien
  • Monroe
  • Weston
  • Wilton
  • Shelton
  • Bethel
  • Danbury
  • Newtown
  • Redding

New Haven County:

  • Ansonia
  • Derby
  • Seymour
  • Beacon Falls
  • Naugatuck
  • Oxford
  • Southbury

Litchfield County:

  • Woodbury

Click here to download a PDF version of the grant application. 

**You must apply through our grant software. Emailed applications will not be accepted. **

Click here to download a PDF of our FAQ regarding the grant program.

WBDC Grant Application Tutorial – WBDC uses Wizehive Zengine as our grant application software. In this brief, pre-recorded session, WBDC Ignite Grant Coordinator Juliette LaRock provides a tutorial on how to navigate the platform. (Run time: 7 minutes)

WBDC staff is here to help  you through the application process. Contact us at CT.Flood.Grants@ctwbdc.org if you have questions or need assistance.