Small Business Rescue Reimbursement Grant
The Rockland Small Businesses Rescue Grant Program in New York offers funding to small businesses and micro-enterprises in Rockland County that have experienced revenue declines or unexpected operating cost deficits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses include indoor arts, entertainment, and recreation; pet grooming, boarding, and walking; restaurants, eateries, food stands and trucks, bars, bakeries, cafes, breweries/wineries catering, delis; bookstores/stationary; housekeeping; fitness centers; florists; general retail; salons/spas; bicycle shops; and other consumer service firms. The grant covers expenses such as commercial or retail rent reimbursement (up to 3 months with no arrears), safety investments (PPE, cleaning supplies, UV disinfection equipment or services), hardware and software fees, credit card processing fees (difference of % increase), carriage fees, marketing fees (advertising and promotion), business enterprise certification fees, and operational supplies.
Award Range
$5,000 - $2,000,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have the ability to receive federal awards Must be a small business currently operating in the County of Rockland that has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic Must be an operating business in the County of Rockland since January 1, 2020 Must have 500 or fewer employees (contractors do not count) Must have reduced operating hours or capacity due to the pandemic Must be in good standing with Local, State, and Federal, taxation and license requirements Must not have generated more than $5 million in revenue between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 Must disclose any other COVID-19 related funding grants Ineligible Businesses: All Non-Profits Churches, and other religious institutions Home-Based Businesses Franchises Government Contracted Agencies Businesses engaged in political or lobbying activities Businesses that received more than $300,000 in PPP funds Businesses that received SBA Restaurant Revitalization Funds Business that received NYS Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Funds Businesses that have received NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Grant Funds Bandlords and property management businesses Unlicensed or illegal businesses or enterprises For more information, visit County of Rockland.
Geographic Eligibility
Rockland County
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
County of Rockland
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