Downtown Business 324 Main Disaster Relief Fund

The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) announced it will allocate up to $100,000 to help businesses who were forced to close due to the building collapse at 324 Main Street.

Additionally, the Quad Cities Chamber and DDP have partnered with the Quad Cities Community Foundation to accept donations from businesses and individuals through the newly established Downtown Business 324 Main Disaster Relief Fund to help directly affected businesses.

Fund will be available to businesses that meet the following criteria:

  • Received official notice to vacate by the City of Davenport

  • Reopen their business within the downtown Davenport Self-Supporting-Municipal-Improvement District (SSMID)

Grant funding benefits and process:

  • Applications for assistance are due by 5 p.m. on June 16 and are available here

  • DDP funds can be utilized for losses including equipment, product, revenue, incurred cost ,and wages

  • Grant awards will range from $1,500 to an estimated maximum of $15,000 and will be evaluated by a special Task Force of DDP Board Members

  • Recommend final award amounts based on economic impact and funding availability

  • Additional funds raised via the Downtown Business 324 Main Disaster Relief Fund may be released through a second distribution cycle if necessary

The Downtown Davenport Partnership, an affiliate of Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, will handle the coordination, administration and distribution of the funds.