Washington County Virginia Small Business Relief Fund
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
The Washington County Board of Supervisors is pleased to report that the County has received a grant awarded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which allows us to distribute funds to small businesses to help them recover from losses and new expenses resulting from COVID-19. Existing businesses located in Washington County, Virginia, (including the Towns located in the County) that have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis and that meet other criteria as provided in the application packet are eligible to apply. Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $20,000, depending upon the number of applications filed and the nature of loss and need described in each application.
Please submit completed applications to grants@washcova.com
or
Mail/Hand deliver to:
Washington County Virginia Small Business Relief Fund
c/o Washington County Administrative Division
1 Government Center Place, Suite A
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
Eligibility criteria:
- Have been established since at least March 1, 2020, as a business located in Washington County, Virginia (including the towns located in the county)
- Have no more than 30 employees
- Have an active business license if required by the town in which the business is located (This requirement does not apply to business applicants that are not located in a town.)
- Be current with payment of all local taxes associated with the business and the property on which it is located, including County taxes and, if applicable, Town taxes
- File a complete application by the announced due date
Ineligible categories include, without limitation, the following:
- Individuals
- Non-profit organizations
- Sponsorship for conferences, golf tournaments, or other events
- Construction for buildings or remodeling projects unless such construction or remodeling is specifically related to prevention of spread of COVID-19
- Capital funding campaigns
- Tax payments
- Damages covered by insurance or reimbursed by any other program or grant
If your business is awarded a grant, the funds must be used before December 31, 2020.
