Last year, the city was able to dedicate $1.5 million through the McAllen Small Business Support Fund to assist struggling businesses as a result of the pandemic. Now, the city is offering $4 million.

It’s the kind of help that businesses say is still much-needed.

What's unique to the support fund this year is that it will allow both home-based businesses and local franchises to apply.

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce added that the money is mostly open-ended and able to be used in ways that include paying for rent, utilities, repairs or help with inventory. 

Applications for the funding will begin online next month. The website is currently being updated by the city but will be available soon. 

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