A new state grant program to provide funding to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 is scheduled to open at 9:00 am on Tuesday June 30th. The COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance program will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 based on annual revenue as reported on the most recent tax return. While the application window will be open for 10 days, it is recommended that businesses apply as soon as possible.
To be eligible, a business must:
- Be physically located, certified to do business, and generate at least 51% of their revenues in Pennsylvania;
- Have annual revenue of $1 million or less prior to the impact of COVID-19; and
- Have 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees prior to February 15, 2020.
Details about the program are available in the attached document.Â
Additional information and the application for businesses in Columbia County is at pabusinessgrants.com.
Montour County businesses should apply at impactservices.org.