County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors Tiny Business enterprise Grant Application closes
–This week, the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors officially declared the completion of the Modest Business Grant System. The system is section of the Highway to Restoration initiative aimed at supporting regional corporations mitigate the unsafe financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. By funding this method right before the American Rescue Prepare Act was signed into legislation, the County took a preemptive action at providing neighborhood aid pounds to the community.
The grant program was originally earmarked $50,000 in micro-grants for small firms in unincorporated locations. Because of to desire, this was prolonged to $82,000. 30 companies have been awarded with the original $50,000. The remaining 20 firms will be funded with the extra $32,000.
Selection of businesses to be awarded at every single tier:
- 44 at $1,500 (1-10 workers)
- 5 at $2,500 (11-25 employees)
- 1 at $3,500 (26-50 personnel)
“As we await further more funding for firms from the American Rescue Prepare, the Board of Supervisors was elated to deliver economical assistance to the little organization group that has been negatively impacted by COVID-19,” stated Supervisor John Peschong. “This to start with spherical of funding aided us build the infrastructure wanted to guidance grants. As more reduction monies become offered, we will be able to act rapidly and proficiently.”
A important strategic spouse for the Little Business enterprise Grant Application was the Workforce Progress Board who administered these resources through the Department of Social Companies.
“The County Board of Supervisors could not have executed this exertion without the need of the tremendous assist from the Workforce Advancement staff members. They furnished the necessary methods to produce, critique and authenticate all the programs,” stated Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg.
For far more info, check out www.ReadySLO.org or call the recorded Community Well being Facts Line at (805) 788-2903. A staffed phone assistance middle is available at (805) 543-2444 to aid with queries associated to COVID-19 Monday by means of Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
