City of Bakersfield’s Business Security Improvements Grant

Business Security Improvements Grant Program Guidelines

The City of Bakersfield’s Business Security Improvements Grants Program supports security improvements to assist small businesses and non-profits and mitigate financial hardship in disproportionately impacted areas. The Business Security Improvements Grant Program uses federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to provide grants within Qualified Census Tracts in the city limits of Bakersfield.

To be eligible for a grant:

• Your business must be within a Qualified Census Tract (see map in Attachment A).
• You must have a current business license with the City of Bakersfield.
• Must not have any delinquent bills or outstanding liens issued by the City.
• The business must have no more than 500 employees.

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