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Application deadline was September 30, 2020. This was a COVID-19 pandemic relief program and is no longer accepting applications.
Business FIRST Grant Program is sponsored by Westchester County Office of Economic Development. This program provides financial relief to small businesses and nonprofits, including religious organizations, in Westchester County that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants are provided on a reimbursable basis.
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Westchester County Accepting Applications for Business FIRST Grant Program INTRODUCING: THE WESTCHESTER PARTNERSHIP WITH RPI LEARN MORE Westchester County Accepting Applications for Business FIRST Grant Program $10 million in funding available to support small businesses, nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 pandemic WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY (Sept.
21, 2020) – The Westchester County Office of Economic Development is now accepting applications for the Westchester County Business FIRST grant program, a $10 million initiative designed to support small businesses and nonprofits facing challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2020.
“Managing a business is difficult enough in ‘normal’ times, but the added challenges caused by the pandemic are devastating for many organizations,” said Westchester County Executive George Latimer. “The Westchester County Business FIRST grant program will help organizations get back on their feet and back to recovering their businesses.
” Westchester County Business FIRST: Financial Investments for Recovery and a Sustainable Tomorrow is a new grant program designed to offer immediate financial relief to organizations in Westchester County that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic.
Businesses and nonprofits with 99 or fewer employees may qualify for up to $49,000 to cover expenses such as rent or mortgage payments, employee salaries or benefits, working capital, equipment and other COVID-19-related expenses. The Westchester County Business FIRST grant program is being administered by the County Office of Economic Development through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
“Westchester County is investing in our small businesses and nonprofits today for a better tomorrow ,” said Bridget Gibbons, Westchester County’s Director of Economic Development. “The Westchester County Business FIRST grant program will help restore financial resiliency in Westchester County and get our economy back on track.
” To be eligible, organizations must be in good standing with Westchester County and are required to demonstrate revenue losses of at least 25 percent from March 7, 2020 to present due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The applicant must establish that the organization was a financially viable operation prior to March 7, 2020, the date Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed Executive Order 202 declaring a disaster emergency.
The organization must have been open as of Feb. 1, 2020, currently be in operation, or closed temporarily and plan to reopen for business in 2020.
Certain entities are not eligible to apply for the Westchester County Business FIRST grant, including units of government; real estate holding companies, businesses or nonprofits that generate revenue through passive real estate; adult entertainment establishments; gas stations; and businesses or nonprofits that have defaulted on federal debt, including loans from the Small Business Administration.
For more information on the application process, visit https://westchestercatalyst. com/business-first-programs/grants/ Westchester County Business FIRST: Financial Investments for Recovery and a Sustainable Tomorrow is a new grant program designed to offer immediate financial relief to small businesses and nonprofits in Westchester County that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is the second grant being provided by Westchester County as part of an ongoing effort to support businesses and nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the County’s economic well-being and quality of life. This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth and inclusive economy.
For information, visit https://westchestercatalyst. com/ .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits and religious organizations in Westchester County that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations who received a Business FIRST Grant in 2020 are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $45,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Business FIRST Grant Program is funded by Westchester County Office of Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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