THE SPARK PROGRAM IS NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME.
Recognizing the need for more localized and individualized tools for small business owners to succeed during the current pandemic, the City of Allentown is launching the new Allentown Small Business SPARK Program in collaboration with the Allentown Chamber of Commerce to provide technical assistance grants to Allentown businesses recovering from the impact of COVID-19.
Businesses with fewer than 50 employees will be eligible to receive up to 14 hours of assistance from local experts in the following areas:
- marketing, photography, social media
- e-commerce/website,
- cybersecurity,
- financial management,
- legal assistance,
- strategic planning
Applications for small Allentown businesses to receive the technical assistance grants are now closed, but will reopen in 2024.
Consulting services are provided by other local businesses. Priority has been given to small, diverse, and Allentown-based service providers.
Successful applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- The principal place of business is within the city limits of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
- The business has 50 or fewer full-time employees.
For additional information, please email business@allentownpa.gov..