Baltimore City approves $1M grant to help workers, businesses after bridge collapse

Baltimore City is furthering efforts to assist those impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The Board of Estimates approved a $1 million grant Wednesday morning to help workers and businesses affected by the disaster. Mayor Brandon Scott said the program will be modeled on the one that helped people who had their work disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $1 million will come from the general fund of the Baltimore Civic Fund. Like the COVID relief program, it will allow businesses affected by the Port of Baltimore’s closure to retain employees and make sure they’re paid. To qualify, you must be a Baltimore City resident.