The City of Shreveport has made $100,000 in CDBG funds available to small, local businesses in the form of $500 micro-loans, which will be forgiven if the business meets basic requirements, such as following state reopening guidelines. The funds can be used to cover the unexpected cost of PPE, disinfectant materials, or as working capital.
UPDATE: The Safe Reopen Fund is now closed. This FAQ will be updated should the fund be reopened.