ARPA Small Business Assistance Program
The ARPA funded Small Business Assistance Program began in 2021 to provide funding to small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2021 that City of Springfield has awarded over $5 million dollars to small businesses throughout the city.
The City of Springfield has recieved approximately 300 small business assistance applications since the opening of the program. This program stopped accepting NEW applications on December 31, 2022. City staff is continuing to review and process applications submitted prior to the deadline. Questions regarding the program or to obtain an update on a submitted application should be directed to the Office of Planning & Economic Development at (413)787-6020 or wdarbin@springfieldcityhall.com
ARPA Small Business Assistance Program Awards
Below is a list of businesses that have been awarded funding through the Small Business Assistance Program:
| Business Name | Awarded Funds | Neighborhood |
| 413 Café | $20,000.00 | Metro Center |
| 413 Multi Service | $5,500.00 | Indian Orchard |
| 5 Star Cleaners | $75,000.00 | Pine point |
| A Brighter Future Childcare | $25,000.00 | Indian Orchard |
| A Cut Above the Rest Inc. | $30,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Acme Auto & Radiator, Inc. | $125,000.00 | Upper Hill |
| Barkaya | $125,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Baystate Home Guard, Inc. | $50,000.00 | Bay |
| Beaute Within Inc. | $50,000.00 | Forest Park |
| Boulevard Tavern, Inc. | $75,000.00 | East Springfield |
| Bumpy's Natural and Organic Foods | $75,000.00 | East Forest Park |
| Chabelas Beauty Salon | $19,550.00 | South End |
| City Cleaners | $75,000.00 | Upper Hill |
| City Jakes Café | $75,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Devin Davon | $50,000.00 | McKnight |
| Dewey's Jazz Lounge | $250,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Exotic Scentsations | $50,000.00 | Boston Road |
| Felix's Breakfast and Sandwich Shop, LLC | $50,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Fieras Bakery PR | $60,000.00 | Boston Road |
| Fresh Cut Barbershop | $60,000.00 | McKnight |
| GJG Signs & Digital Signs Corp. | $50,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Golden Heart Home Healthcare, LLC | $100,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Gulmohar Hospitality LLC | $1,000,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Hanna's Diner & Deli Shoppe | $10,000.00 | Indian Orchard |
| Hot Oven Cookies, LLC | $60,000.00 | Sixteen Acres |
| Howard Motors of Springfield, Inc. | $100,000.00 | Bay |
| Humming Bird Jamaican Cuisine Restaurant | $75,000.00 | Forest Park |
| Imperial Aquatics | $10,000.00 | Forest Park |
| Iona's Delectable Delight Catering Service | $75,000.00 | Indian Orchard |
| Jackson Security LLC | $75,000.00 | Upper Hill |
| JDL Financial | $75,000.00 | Pine point |
| JLJ Construction, Inc. | $185,000.00 | Pine point |
| Just B | $100,000.00 | East Forest Park |
| Kenia Hair Center | $10,000.00 | Pine Point |
| Kingdom Builders Contracting Inc. | $200,000.00 | Metro Center |
| L & A Fine Men's Shop | $75,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Liberty's Mediterranean Giant Grinders | $10,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Mad Science of Western New England and ART-Ventures for Kids | $50,000.00 | Indian Orchard |
| MGB Inc. DBA Elegant Affairs | $22,625.00 | Metro Center |
| Mi Antojito Bakery | $60,000.00 | Six Corners |
| MNM Investments LLC | $50,000.00 | Pine point |
| Mom and Rico's Specialty Market | $29,000.00 | South End |
| Mundos Barber Shop | $13,100.00 | Forest Park |
| Palate Restaurant | $75,000.00 | Boston Road |
| Pearl Development Group, Inc. | $50,000.00 | McKnight |
| Pena Lopez Auto Repair | $75,000.00 | South End |
| Petra Café | $100,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Phoenix Records and Tapes Cultural Accessories | $30,000.00 | Old Hill |
| Pine Point Variety LLC | $10,000.00 | Pine Point |
| Prime-Time Nutrition | $15,000.00 | Indian Orchard |
| Revitalize Superfoods | $60,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Russ's Restaurant, LLC | $75,000.00 | Liberty Heights |
| Sage Home Builders | $50,000.00 | Forest Park |
| Souper Sweet Sandwich Shop | $75,000.00 | Forest Park |
| Superstars Beauty Salon | $50,000.00 | McKnight |
| Surdoue Boutiques | $25,000.00 | Metro Center |
| The Center After School Program Inc. | $100,000.00 | Old Hill |
| The Final Touch Barber Shop | $60,000.00 | Old Hill |
| The Kitchen Catering Company | $50,000.00 | Boston Road |
| Timoteo's Grill | $75,000.00 | Pine point |
| Tysons Cuts | $60,000.00 | Indian Orchard |
| Urban Gear, Inc. | $35,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Wellspring Harvest Corporation | $64,000.00 | Indian Orchard |
| White Lion Brewing Company, LLC | $250,000.00 | Metro Center |
| Yaritza Paula | $15,000.00 | Pine Point |
This list will be continuously updated as additional funding is awarded.
ARPA Small Business Assistance Forms
Below are forms that ARPA Small Business Applicants can use to supplment their application or to respond to additional documentation requests from the City of Springfield:
ARPA Budget Template - Excel Version
ARPA Budget Template - PDF Version
Profit and Loss Statement - Excel Version
Profit and Loss Statement - PDF Version
COVID-19 Relief Funding Disclosure Form - Word Version
COVID-19 Relief Funding Disclosure Form - PDF Version
Completed forms can be emailed to the Office of Planning & Economic Development at wdarbin@springfielcityhall.com
ARPA Small Business Appeals
Applicants for ARPA funding have the right to request reconsideration of decisions made on their application. To appeal, send a written notice stating the reason for appeal within 30 days of receiving the City’s decision. The written notice should be sent to the ARPA Small Business Program at 1600 E. Columbus Avenue, Springfield MA 01103 or submitted via email to arpaappeals@springfieldcityhall.com. The appeal will be reviewed by the Chief Development Officer and the Director of Technical Assistance and Compliance, who will provide a response to the applicant in writing.