BRACE 4.0 Grant Application

Grant Description
The BRACE grant is a matching, reimbursable grant of up to $2,500* (for new recipients) or $1,250* (for previous recipients) to help offset qualifying expenses incurred by City businesses. The business is required to provide a 30% match for the City’s contribution. For example, a business could receive a $2,500 grant to help offset the cost of new $3,250 piece of equipment purchased after May 1, 2022. The business must provide invoices and/or receipts to demonstrate their match commitment.

Eligible expenses include:
1. Business Promotion - marketing, advertising, signs, etc.
2. Business Model Modifications - improvements to your business model (website, point of sale system, inventory, equipment, etc.)
3. Improvements to Real Property - modifications to your property (modification of customer seating/service area, façade updates, improvements to HVAC/air quality systems, etc.)
4. Resiliency - responding to the COVID-19 pandemic (gloves, masks, hand sanitizer, etc.)
Ineligible expenses include:
1. Reimbursement of fixed monthly costs (rent, utility bills, phone/internet bills, car payments, etc.);
2. Reimbursement of taxes or business license fees;
3. Expenses incurred prior to May 1, 2022;
4. Where the business did not provide the required 30% matching commitment.
Requirements:
- Must be for-profit business or a non-profit organization that is focused on hospitality, tourism, or economic development/business causes.
- Franchise businesses that apply must be locally owned.
- Business' physical address must be located within the City of Charlottesville (PO Boxes are not acceptable).
- Current City business license and up-to-date on taxes (real estate, business tangible property tax, BPOL). Not applicable to all non-profit organizations.
- Business must have been open prior to March 1, 2022.
- Must become a registered vendor with the City of Charlottesville.
- Business owner must conduct a follow-up meeting with OED staff no later than 6 months after grant award date.
Previous BRACE grant recipients are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to applicants who have not received funding before. OED reserves the right to modify grant amounts based on number of applicaitons or other factors.

Applications will be accepted from August 15, 2022 at 9:00 AM until September 2, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Expenses incurred between May 1, 2022 and September 2, 2022 are eligible.
It is recommended to complete this application on a laptop or computer ONLY. This form is not suited for a mobile device.
Contact Information
Contact Person*

First NameLast Name
Business Name*
Job Title*
Business Address*

Street Address

Apartment/Unit/Suite/etc.

CityState / Province

Zip Code
My business mailing address is different
MailedHand-delivered by OED staffPicked up at City Hall
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Apartment/Unit/Suite/etc.

CityState

Zip Code
Phone Number*
Format: 000-000-0000.
Email*
Business Information
YesNo
Which industry best describes your business?*
How long has your business been in operation?*
YesNoNA
YesNoNA
Please indicate minority group.*
Full TimePart TimeBothNeither (owner is the only employee)
How many full-time employees does your business have?*
How many part-time employees does your business have?*
What is the average hourly wage?*
YesNo
ACE GrantBRACE 2.0 GrantBRACE 3.0 GrantGO Hire GrantMarketing Leverage GrantSBRG (2020)Other
Please be advised that previous BRACE grant recipients can only receive a maximum reimbursement of $1,250.
Grant Information
Please describe the expense(s) your business incurred and how it benefits your business. Be as specific as possible to help staff while reviewing your application. (Receipts will be uploaded in the next section).*
Please upload all copies of invoices/receipts below:

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I previously submitted my W-9 form.
Please upload a completed W-9 form:*

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YesNo
You will be redirected to the Commissioner of Revenue's website for the City of Charlottesville upon submittal of your application. Please contact their office ASAP to handle this issue. The Office of Economic Development will not issue grants to businesses without a valid business license.
YesNo
You will be redirected to the Commissioner of Revenue's website for the City of Charlottesville upon submittal of your application. Please contact their office ASAP to handle this issue. The Office of Economic Development will not issue grants to businesses with delinquent taxes.
Sign & Submit
- I agree that my submitted information to be factual and true. I understand I may be asked to produce additional documentation to clarify my submitted answers before a grant decision is made final.
- I agree that my business license with the City of Charlottesville is up-to-date for 2022. I also agree that my business is up-to-date on all City taxes and fees.
- I understand that I must submit all required documents for my business to be considered for this grant. Failure to answer all questions and submit all documents will render my application incomplete and therefore will not be reviewed by OED staff.
- I understand the information I am providing, with the exception of business name, is proprietary information provided to retain and develop my business which shall be kept confidential by the City of Charlottesville. This information will be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3705.6.
- I agree to a follow-up meeting with a representative of OED no later than six months after the grant award.
By selecting "YES", I acknowledge the above requirements.
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