St. Johns County is looking to help local small businesses get back in business amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The county has launched the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, so starting Wednesday, St. Johns County-based businesses can start applying for funds.
The county says the goal is to help offset lost revenue and keep small businesses open right now, and once the pandemic is over. There are several requirements to be eligible.
In order to qualify, a business has to have been in operational for at least a year with a registration with the Florida Division of Corporations as of March 1, 2019. You also have to own or lease commercial space within St. Johns County with between five and 20 employees, including part-time or contracted employees.
To get the grant, you have to have applied or attempted to apply for other federal or state disaster funding and not received the funds as of the time you apply for the grant from the county. The final requirement is the business has to be in good legal standing, according to the county.
The program is funded through support from the St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority. The county says businesses have to use the funds for rent, mortgage, utilities or payroll through June. People can apply for up to $5,000 in emergency grant funding.
For more information you can call (904) 209-6050 or send an email to eag@sjcfl.us.
