ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Seven Ithaca businesses have received grant money.

As part of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance and the city’s Made in Ithaca campaign, $56,000 was awarded through the Small Scale Manufacturing Grant Program. The money comes from American Rescue Plan Act funding the city received after COVID-19 pandemic.

“The City is thrilled that our ARPA funds are supporting small businesses in this important sector of our local economy,” City Manager Dominick Recckio said. “We look forward to seeing the recipients continue to grow and thrive and thank the DIA for administering this program.”

The winners are:
• Afica LLC
• May and Mary
• Fibers
• Oracle Chocolates
• Precision Filters Inc.
• Rashida Sawyer Bakery
• Via’s Cookies

“Small scale manufacturing businesses are the heart of this community. Supporting the work they do provides ongoing employment for our residents, and unique shopping experiences for all,” DIA CEO Nan Rohrer said.