Applicants must be a business physically located in Pine County, have fewer than 50 employees, and suffered an economic loss from the pandemic. The business cannot be a home-based direct sales business. Non-profit’s which operate an enterprise—restaurant, thrift store, etc. are eligible.
The application is online https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_1411?SA=SNA&FID=35106 and can also be found at the Pine County Website www.co.pine.mn.us.
Applications will be accepted Monday August 10, starting at 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Thursday August 20.
The grant will reimburse costs necessary for your business to respond to the pandemic. Examples of eligible costs include business lease/mortgage payments, checkout counter modifications, computer hardware/software, disinfection contracts, disinfection equipment, markings, outdoor business operations, outdoor seating areas, outdoor seating, personal protection equipment, sanitation station and supplies, seating modification or storage, signage.
Simply submit proof of the costs, such as receipts, with the application.
Yes, but the costs submitted for this program must not have been covered by another program.
Funding decisions will be made by September 4.