The Logan County Chamber of Commerce has announced three new small business grant programs available to businesses in Logan County, with applications due Nov. 27.
The program is made possible through Logan County Commissioners, City of Bellefontaine, and Village of West Liberty for allocating a portion of their federal CARES Act dollars to the chamber for this specific purpose.
The three separate grant programs have nearly identical eligibility criteria with the exception that one provides grants to businesses within the city of Bellefontaine, one for those in West Liberty, and the third for any business in Logan County.
Any business that meets the basic eligibility and submits a complete application including required supplemental documentation will receive grant funding between $1,500 and $5,000 depending on the size of the business and physical location (Bellefontaine, West Liberty, or Logan County).
The goal is to help businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 who have not previously received either a grant from the chamber or been approved for the recent $10,000 State of Ohio Small Business Relief Grant.
“Our local elected officials were eager to partner with the Chamber to get CARES Act dollars into the hands of our small businesses that have been hit hardest by the pandemic,” Chamber President Ben Vollrath said.
“For many businesses a $1,500 grant could make the difference between staying open and closing their doors this winter.”
Links to applications are available via the Logan County Chamber of Commerce’s website, www.logancountyohio.com.
If more applications are received than there are funds available, grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Grant recipients will be notified by Wednesday, Dec. 9, and funds dispersed by Friday, Dec. 18.
Questions should be directed to the Logan County Chamber of Commerce at (937) 599-5121.