PHOENIX — The city of Phoenix and Valley Metro have extended a grant program for small businesses affected by light rail construction, according to a news release.
The grant program has been extended March 31 via the Small Business Financial Assistance Program (SBFAP). The program was originally set to end in 2024. The SBFAP was launched in 2021 and has provided more than 270 grants totaling over $1.5 million.
The grant will enable businesses along the South Central Extension and Downtown Hub in Phoenix to apply for funding up to $9,000…