Lawrenceburg Offering Utility Assistance; ARP Small Business Grants This Holiday Season

The assistance is funded through the American Rescue Plan.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – The City of Lawrenceburg is getting a head start on the giving season.

Mayor Kelly Mollaun announced Friday that the City of Lawrenceburg will provide one month of residential utilities at no cost for any existing residential customer currently receiving a Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities bill for water, sewer and electric.

Existing customers shall have their December 2021 utility bill reflect a zero balance for current charges. Utility forgiveness does not apply to balance forward utility charges noted on utility bill.

The Utility Assistance Program is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act.

Residents who have an existing rental agreement that includes LMU utilities should consult their landlord for any rental fee agreement changes.

The City of Lawrenceburg will accept applications for ARP Small Business Grants. On November 10, Lawrenceburg City Council approved Resolution 9-2021 to implement a Small Business Grant Program with ARP funds to respond to negative impacts caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency.

One time grants of $1,000 will be available to owners of brick-and-mortar small retail or restaurants with under 25 employees located within the city limits of Lawrenceburg. Manufacturing, industry, and professional services are ineligible.

Other eligibility and requirements are listed below:

Owner of brick-and-mortar small retail or restaurants with under 25 employees located within the city limits of Lawrenceburg.

• Cannot be part of a national retail or restaurant chain.
• Must be open and operational as of November 1st 2021.
• Must have a verified business license per the Lawrenceburg Clerk Treasurers Office.
• Grant funds to be used towards business related fixed debt or operational costs.
• If Grant Awardee has multiple locations including site(s) outside the City of Lawrenceburg, all grant funds must be used in association with a City of Lawrenceburg business facility.
• Businesses that close or relocate outside of the City of Lawrenceburg within 9 months from Small Business Grant will be required to repay the grant award in full to the City of Lawrenceburg.
• Mayor has the authority to approve or deny based on eligibility requirements.

Applications for the ARP Small Business Grant is available at www.thinklawrenceburg.com or via LMU drive thru at 230 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, IN (M-F between 8 AM to 4:30 PM).

Applications will be received November 15 until December 20 at noon.

Approved applicants will receive their grant award in an expedited manner beginning December 7.