Johnson County CARES Small Business Grants Applications Open November 4th at 10:00am

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Johnson County CARES Small Business Grants Applications Open November 4th at 10:00am

If you know a small business that has struggled during the COVID pandemic, please share this information with them. 1,350 grants will go quickly in Johnson County. Read the information below and go to the website for more information. 

The Johnson County CARES Small Business Grant program will begin accepting applications on Nov 4, 2020 at 10:00am. The Small Business Grant Program is designed to help address the economic hardships that small businesses are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Grant Program offers Johnson County small businesses a one-time $10,000 grant to help offset business expenses and/or revenue loss incurred due to COVID-19. The Johnson County Commission has allocated $13.5M in small business relief grants allowing 1,350 small businesses to receive grants. Grants will be allocated on a first come-first served basis. It is anticipated that the high volume of applicants will exceed the total grants available.
 
 
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
 
  • Be located in Johnson County, KS (Lease/rental/mortgage statement/utility bill showing business name and Johnson County address must be uploaded with application for verification)
 
  • Have 1 – 50 employees (Employee roster must be uploaded with application for verification)
 
  • Have documented expenses from Mar 1-Dec 30, 2020 and/or documented revenue loss for Mar 1-Oct 31, 2020 versus Mar 1-Oct 31, 2019 totaling at least $10,000 directly related to Covid-19 (Receipts/invoices/proof of payment and/or profit & loss financial statements must be uploaded with application for verification)
 
The Enterprise Center of Johnson County (ECJC) is administering the program and has uploaded a list of FAQ, in addition to a template of the application, to help you prepare to apply The link below will take you directly to the application on Nov. 4th (or bookmark this URL - https://ecjc.formstack.com/forms/johnson_co_grant_application).
 
The ECJC will host an Q&A on Zoom at 12:00pm on Thursday, Oct. 29th for all small business owners interested in learning more. Space is limited so register ASAP. Register here!
 
Click here to apply at 10:00am on Nov 4, 2020
 
 
Finally, if you have questions and cannot find your answer on the FAQ sheet, email info@ecjc.com and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

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