RISE Sugarloaf was created to establish a microgrant program for local small businesses and not for profit groups and agencies to help recover lost revenue as a result of the COVID19 Crisis.

The intent of this grant is to help offset decreases in revenues as a result of limited fundraising due to restrictions as a result of COVID19, as well as limited availability of discretionary income available for individuals to donate due to inflation and lost pay due to the pandemic. Funding is also available to small businesses to support recovery and growth of the business or agency.