Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Take It Outside Initiative for RI Businesses - Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, RI

Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Take It Outside Initiative for RI Businesses

As part of Governor Gina Raimondo's Take It Outside Initiative, the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) has received $150,000 from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to support businesses in taking their activities outside as a response to COVID-19.

All businesses are welcome to apply, however, GPCC will primarily serve office-based businesses that wish to move a portion of their customer service, training, employee break areas and general operations outside.

Eligible Uses:

At the request of businesses, GPCC will approve the purchase of items that facilitate a safe and successful transition to outdoor activities, including pop-up tents/canopies, tables/chairs, signage, storage units, workstations, waste receptacles, shelving, dry erase boards, power supplies, and IT capabilities. Items not listed here may also be requested, as well as shipping and delivery.

Please note that local permits may be required for taking certain outdoor activities outside. Businesses are responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals.

The maximum reimbursable amount allowed per request is $5,000. Purchases must be made between September 16 and December 18, 2020. Upon approval, and following submission of itemized receipts and a self-attestation form, GPCC will issue a reimbursement.

Eligible Businesses:

To be eligible, businesses must meet the following criteria:

- Be an established business located within the state of Rhode Island.

- Have a location that can safely accommodate the proposed activity.

- Be prepared to accept the requested supplies.

- Agree to hold the GPCC harmless against and from claims for harm, casualty, property damage, loss of life, defects, and other impacts, as well as against claims brought against your business by any third parties.

GPCC has a preference for office-based businesses, which have not been a focus of other Take It Outside grantees.

Process:

Applicants must complete an application form below and submit a W-9 form.

Requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and funding is limited. GPCC will make decisions within three business days of receiving a complete application.

GPCC reserves the right to deny or provide partial awards based on funding, procurement, or other factors.

For more information, please contact Jessica David at jldavid14@gmail.com or 401-575-9717.
Name of Business: *

Physical Location of Business:

Address Block - US

Address Line 1 *

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City *

State *

Zip/Postal Code *

Name of Business Owner: *

Contact Person (if different, for purpose of communicating about this application):

Contact Phone: *

Contact Email: *

Number of Employees (currently): *

Website:

Type of business: *

Professional services Restaurant/Hospitality Retail Manufacturing Nonprofit Other

If "Other", please describe:

Is your company a member of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce?

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Narrative and Budget

How has COVID-19 impacted your business? *
Please describe any specific impacts to revenue, customers, and employees.

What do you need, and how will you use these supplies? *
Please describe what you will do to take business activities outside.

Amount requested *

Your Items

GPCC will reimburse for items that facilitate a safe and successful transition to outdoor activities, including pop-up tents/canopies, tables/chairs, signage, storage units, workstations, waste receptacles, shelving, dry erase boards, power supplies, and IT capabilities. Items not listed here may also be requested. You can apply for previously purchased items, if they were purchased on or after September 16, 2020, and you have an itemized receipt.

Please list all of your requested (or already purchased) items, including quantity and price: *
Please note: The maximum reimbursable amount allowed per request is $5,000 (not including tax and shipping/delivery).

Indemnification - Please indicate your agreement below.

By submitting this application, the applicant waives all claims against the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) for harm, casualty, property damage, loss of life, injuries, liabilities, defects, costs, expenses, and other impacts associated with the Take It Outside Initiative (the Initiative). The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless GPCC from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, injury, loss, costs and expenses arising out of or related to the Initiative, use of any equipment or furnishings under the Initiative, and any agreements entered into in connection therewith, including any and all claims by third parties. The applicant agrees that the GPCC shall have no responsibility to maintain, repair, replace, or care for in any manner any items for which reimbursement is made under the Initiative. *

I agree

Please submit a completed W-9 form for your business. *
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