The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners approved its third Economic Assistance Grant Relief program to distribute more than 1.2 million of state funding to help small businesses and nonprofits that have suffered financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board made the unanimous decision at its Dec 15 meeting, one day after the Minnesota legislature passed a 217 million COVID-19 relief package.
Grants up to $10,000 will be awarded to nonprofit and small businesses to help offset business interruptions costs associated with COVID-19 from March 1, 2020 through January 12, 2021.
“Here is another chance to get some help into the hands of our residents that have been hit hardest during temporary closures and business changes,” said County Board Chair, Steve Barrows. “I strongly encourage anyone who may be eligible to apply to provide some needed relief during these stressful times.”
Eligibility:
Businesses and/or nonprofits that were not ordered closed by Executive Order of the Governor, but also can demonstrate significant COVID related business disruption.
Businesses and/or nonprofits that were ordered closed by Executive Order of the Governor, but also can demonstrate additional significant COVID related business disruption.
Must have 50 or fewer employees
Must have a physical location in Crow Wing County
Must be registered with the Secretary of State and have been operating since 3/1/2020
Documentation must be supplied to document expenses and may not be duplicated expenses already reimbursed through other COVID related grant programs
Ineligibility:
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Professional service organizations, such as, but not limited to accountants and attorneys
Organizations who provide housing in any form
Organization that generates income from gambling
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. January 12. For more information or to apply go to https://www.crowwing.us/1609/Economic-Assistance-Grant-Relief-Program
