April 4, 2023 – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration and Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) announced two new grant programs totaling $78 million in funding to support Massachusetts small businesses.

The Inclusive Recovery Grant Program will provide up to $75 million in funding through grants of up to $75,000 for businesses owned by people of color, women, veterans, immigrants, individuals with disabilities, or those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community; businesses that focus on reaching markets predominantly made up of socially and economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented groups; and other underserved markets.

The Independent Movie Theater Grant Program will provide a total of $3 million in funding to support movie theaters in Massachusetts. Eligible applicants can receive $15,000 for each of the first two screens they have at a particular location and $10,000 for each additional screen at a particular location.

To learn more about these grant programs: https://www.empoweringsmallbusiness.org/

To read the full press release: https://www.empoweringsmallbusiness.org/impact/news/2023/04/healey-driscoll-administration-announces-78-million-new-grant-programs-support