The Birmingham Business Relief Fund is a community response to the needs of small businesses affected by unrest that occurred in downtown last Sunday.

The fund is a collaborative effort between the City of Birmingham, the Birmingham Business Alliance, REV Birmingham, Urban Impact and the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham.

“Many businesses were already suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and these funds will assist businesses as they rebuild, repair and renew their operations,” said Ivan Holloway, Executive Director at Urban Impact.

While all downtown businesses that sustained damage are encouraged to apply, this relief fund will prioritize small business or property owners with less than 25 employees; women, minority and disadvantaged owned businesses and affected non-profit organizations.

Donations to the Birmingham Business Relief Fund can be made at