Due to limited funding for this program, the City has identified the following criteria in order to assist businesses that may not have access to other funds for support and/or whose reopening is in a later stage of the State’s reopening guidelines.
BUSINESS SUPPORT CRITERIA
- The business is located in Grover Beach with a current Business Tax Certificate.
- The business had to close or had limited operations due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Priority will be given to businesses that have not received funding through a previous Grover Beach Microgrant, the CARES Act or the Payroll Protection Program.
- The business is able to demonstrate a clear need for grant funding and a level of economic loss due to the impacts of COVID-19
- The business has completed a SLO County Self Certification form, for businesses that have been allowed to reopen.
- The business is in good standing in the community and conducts responsible and ethical business.
- The business is able to report to the City on the use of grant funds by December 31, 2020.