COVID-19 Relief for Businesses|Brunswick Main Street

Brunswick Main Street COVID-19 Micro-Grant Program

The Brunswick Main Street Micro-Grant program was established to support existing downtown businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For this grant round, there is a $81,000 fund, which will be divided equally among all applicants meeting the eligibility criteria below. Grant applicants are guaranteed to receive at least $3000. There is no repayment due as this is not a loan. There is no matching component required of applicants. Only one award per business entity will be granted.

Eligible uses of Micro-Grant funds include: rent payments, mortgage payments, utilities, regular overhead costs, PPE, sanitation supplies/costs, marketing and promotion (website development, consulting services, e-commerce set-up/subscriptions, advertising, etc.), technology necessary for continuity of operations and/or adapting business operations in response to COVID-19 restrictions, and capital improvements needed to address COVID-19 restrictions/precautions (equipment/supplies, building improvements, HVAC, etc.).

For detailed information on eligibility criteria, click here

Application period will open on Monday, February, 15, 2021 at 9:00am and close on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 5:00pm.

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COVID Relief for Small Businesses

Maryland State Grants

TOURISM NONPROFITS

Eligible applicants are the state’s nonprofit and tourism producing organizations, such as museums, cultural attractions, zoos, aquariums whose mission and work substantially contributes to the economic development and now economic recovery of Maryland communities through visitor driven events and programs.

Notice of Funding Availability: MD-SERI: Tourism Nonprofits

Sample Application: MDSERI Tourism Nonprofits (MDSERI Tourism Nonprofits)

NOTE: This document is for reference ONLY, all applications must be completed and submitted through the online application system.

Read the Frequently Asked Questions for more information on eligible applicants, required information and use of funds for the MDSERI Tourism Nonprofits application.

https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/MarylandStrongEconomicRecoveryInitiative/default.aspx

The Maryland Small Business Development Fund Authority (MSBDFA) Program: COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Fund

Loan Amount: $25K to $200K Loan Term: 5 years

Interest Rate: 0% for first year, 2% for remaining term

For more information: https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/msbdfa

Maryland Economic Adjustment Fund (MEAF)

Loans for up to $150K for eligible businesses with 50 or fewer employees.

Eligible businesses: manufacturers, wholesalers, retail, technology firms, service companies, and skilled trades

For more information: https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/meaf

Neighborhood Business Works Program – Opportunity Zone Microgrant Fund (NBWOZ)

Grant Award Amounts: Minimum – $10K, Maximum – $50K

Eligible Applicants: Early stage businesses and/or businesses that are expanding within a designated Opportunity Zone

Grant Opens on Nov. 17.

For more information: https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Business/Pages/OZ-Microgrant.aspx

Frederick County Grants

Restaurant and Food Service Relief Grant

Restaurant and Food Service Relief Grants are designed to provide financial assistance to licensed Frederick County food and beverage providers impacted negatively by restrictions on indoor dining capacity as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency, as well as licensed wineries, breweries and distilleries

Frederick County businesses that serve food can begin to apply for grants from:
8 a.m. on Friday, November 13 through 3 p.m. on Monday, November 23.

Questions about the grant program can be emailed to the Office of Economic Development.

Description and Good Standing Instructions

Grants will be awarded in two categories:

The first category includes commercially located bakeries and caterers, carry-out restaurants that have no seating, and food trucks.
The second group includes restaurants without drive-thrus, and wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

The amount of each grant will be determined by the number of establishments that apply. All eligible businesses in a given category will receive the same amount of funding.

To be eligible, the business must be located in Frederick County; be in good standing with the County and the State of Maryland; and possess a current food license from the Frederick County Health Department, or in the case of craft beverage manufacturers, possess a liquor license from the Frederick County Liquor Board. If the business previously received a Jump Start grant, all documentation for that grant must be received before applying for a Food Service grant.

Grant funds can be used to pay for:

Working capital, such as rent, payroll, and job training
Purchase of equipment and services to expand outdoor dining, such as tents, heaters, warmers, and carts
Infrastructure improvements, such as HVAC system upgrades
Technology to support carryout and delivery
Purchase of PPE and disposable food containers and utensils
Sanitization services

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