More than 100 KC businesses apply for funds after break-ins; money not expected until December [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – On Friday, it will be one month since applications have opened for Kansas City’s Back to Business fund, a program to help small businesses recover after recent break-ins and vandalism, it’s seen a lot of interest.

Those with the City of Kansas City said they are processing 109 applications for the first round of disbursements.

There are two separate grants businesses can apply to:

• Vandalism Recovery Grant Funding Eligibility: Up to $3,000 per business. Funds can only be used as reimbursement for a vandalism incident that occurred from July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025.
• Vandalism Prevention Grant Funding Eligibility: Up to $5,000 per business. Funds can only be used as a reimbursement for eligible security measures acquired between July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025.

Brewer’s Kitchen & Corner is one of the many businesses that applied.

“I was waiting for it to open up I even set an alarm on my phone I was ready the day it was there …