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Small businesses in Dublin that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are invited to apply for financial assistance through the city’s new “Small Business Recovery Grant Program.”
Offering reimbursement grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses burdened with pandemic-related expenses, the program was developed “to offer financial assistance for recovery efforts for businesses forced to shift their operations to adhere to the continually changing county and state guidelines,” Dublin officials said.
Some businesses that are eligible for assistance include, but are not limited to, retail and restaurants, fitness and indoor recreation, family entertainment centers, tutoring centers, and personal care services.
Certain requirements must be met such as be a brick-and-mortar business located in Dublin, be independently owned, currently operating, and in good standing, have an active business license, and no more than 50 employees.
Businesses that are not eligible for the program include, but are not limited to: corporately-owned franchises and chain stores, insurance companies, lending and investment institutions, non profit entities, childcare centers and schools, home-based businesses and professional services (including accountants, lawyers and architects), and hotels.
The online application process “will be as streamlined as possible” to expedite funding. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and will only be accepted through the city’s website. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31 at 5 p.m., or when funding is depleted, whichever occurs first.
Applications will be accepted starting this Friday (Dec. 18) at 8 a.m. To learn more about the Dublin Recovery Boost Grant Program, and to apply, visit www.dublin.ca.gov/recoveryboostgrant.
For more information, contact management analyst Suzanne Iarla at economic.development@dublin.ca.gov.