Money Small businesses get COVID-19 relief in private grants, as Verizon boosts support to $7.5M April 30, 2020 Josh Rivera, USA TODAY Comments Off on Small businesses get COVID-19 relief in private grants, as Verizon boosts support to $7.5M In an effort to expand its support of small businesses during the pandemic, Verizon announced Thursday an additional $2.5 million donation.