Allen County will award Community Development Block Grants (CDBG-CV) grants to 12 local businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.
About $45,594 remains available for which eligible businesses may apply, and interested parties should contact Thrive Allen County at 365-8128 or thriveallencounty.org. for more details.
Round 1 grant applications were approved by the Allen County Commissioners on Aug. 18 and Round 2 grant applicants were approved on Aug. 25.
Applications are now open on a rolling basis, until the remaining funds are expended.
The overall goal of the program is to help local businesses retain jobs for low-to-moderate income workers by covering working capital expenses such as inventory, wages, and utilities.
THOSE receiving grants are:
Bijou Inc., confectioners, Humboldt;
King’s Sandwich Shop, Iola;
Coal Creek Enterprises, Lazy Daz RV Park, Mildred;
Wavelengths salon, Humboldt;
Red Beard BBQ, Iola;
Papa’s Shop, woodworking, Humboldt;
Outsiders Bar and Grill, Iola;
Tina’s Place, restaurant, Gas;
General Repair and Supply, Iola;
Octagon City, mercantile, Humboldt;
Around the Corner restaurant, Iola;
State Street Liquor, Iola.
Beth Barlow, owner of Bijou, expressed her appreciation for the funding, saying “It’s a tough business environment right now, but this grant helps make it possible to stay open, pay my employees, and replace inventory. I’m very grateful.”
Applicants with up to five employees were eligible for grants up to $7,500. Those with six to 50 employees were eligible for up to $12,000.
