It's the latest opportunity for small business and non-profit relief. Steele County, through relief funds provided by the State of Minnesota, has released their grant program of more than $700,000. Businesses can ask for any amount as long as it pertains to losses accumulated either directly or indirectly because of covid related closures. Applications are now LIVE and will be accepted until 5pm on February 12th, 2021.
Important to note, businesses who were closed under the most recent governor's order (bars, restaurants, fitness centers, entertainment venues, etc) and received the direct grant payment from the state of Minnesota are also eligible to apply for this county grant program and are encouraged to do so.
Grant funds may be used to cover eligible expenses between November 20, 2020 to March 15, 2021.
Hesitating to apply? Chamber president Brad Meier encourages you to check it out, "This is one more life line for businesses whose businesses have taken a financial hit, through no fault of their own, because of Covid-19," said Meier. "We are encouraging businesses to seriously consider applying for the dollars."
Funds may be used to cover operating expenses or other critical business expenses to modify operations as a result of the public health emergency, including but not limited to the following:
1. Lease or mortgage payments
2. Payroll
3. Utilities
4. Insurance
5. Property taxes
6. Payments to suppliers
7. Business consulting fees related to COVID-19
8. Reopening costs or safety improvement costs (i.e. personal protective equipment, plexiglass, cleaning products, etc.)
9. Increased service or programmatic costs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Want to learn more about the grant program? Watch a webinar produced by the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism with Steele County Administrator Scott Golberg and grant administrator Keith Dahl.
For additional grant details and to fill out the application, click here.
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