More than $147 million in requests were submitted for Arkansas grants intended
to help businesses comply with new coronavirus safety rules. The Arkansas
Economic Development Commission said more than 12,000 businesses applied for the
$55 million Ready for Business grants the state set up using federal coronavirus
relief money. The grants can be used for protective equipment, disinfectant and
other expenses to comply with rules that are allowing businesses to reopen. The
state resumed taking applications for the program Tuesday and Wednesday after
legislative leaders approved setting aside additional money for the grants.
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