The City of Cypress is so thankful for the leadership and timeliness on providing much needed CARES Act funding to the cities of the Second District. As we all know, small businesses are vital to the local economy and have struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Cypress established the Small Business Relief Grant Program (SBRGP) to provide grants of up to $7,500 to small businesses located in Cypress with less than 25 employees. The program was created, implemented and successful in getting this vital CARES Act Funding in to the hands of these small businesses who make up the fabric of Cypress.

During our application period the City received over 230 applications from businesses ranging from restaurants who have been in Cypress for decades to newer businesses just getting their start. Tutoring companies, karate schools, mechanic shops, and dental offices are just some of the wide variety of business types that received this relief money. The SBGRP funded grants to 158 Cypress businesses, totaling $1.1 million dollars.