Fresno County businesses left out of previous grants or loans have new hope.
On Tuesday, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a small business grant program open to any Fresno County business with 10 or fewer full-time employees.
The county set aside $5 million from its $82 million in federal stimulus funds for the program.
Grants of $5,000 Each
The grants — up to $5,000 each — will be distributed evenly to each of the five supervisorial districts and awarded to businesses through a lottery system. But, the supervisors said no double-dipping would be allowed. Businesses that already received federal or local aid are not eligible.
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The grant program will require business owners to provide proof they were open two years before the economy was shut down and to fill out a simple, two-page online application.
“This grant program is a great opportunity for the Board of Supervisors to impact Fresno County small businesses and help them get back on their feet,” said Supervisor Steve Brandau.
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Safety Net
“The county is a safety net for many in our community,” said Supervisor Brian Pacheco. “Especially those in our rural areas, including small businesses and others that have been unable to get help from the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program or city of Fresno forgivable loan process,”
The “Help Underserved Businesses Program” was developed by Brandau and Pacheco in cooperation with Fresno County Economic Development Corp.
“This program will be a lifeline for hundreds of businesses throughout the county,” said Lee Ann Eager, president/CEO of the Fresno County EDC.
Robert
May 13, 2020 at 9:02 am
How do we apply for Helping Underserved Businesses (HUB) Grant Program?
Kim Nay Ung
May 30, 2020 at 6:14 pm
How do I apply for this grant?
MGomez
May 13, 2020 at 9:39 am
If “no double-dipping” is allowed, then anyone that received a $1,200 CARES payment from the IRS should be disqualified. That was a Federal aide.
Jesus gudino
May 22, 2020 at 5:12 pm
How I do apply for my business?
Elvira
May 27, 2020 at 12:07 pm
How do I apply for this grant?
Bill McEwen
May 27, 2020 at 2:17 pm
The deadline to apply is Monday, June 1, and applications can be found at https://www.accesspluscapital.com/hub-grant/
Mike
June 18, 2020 at 9:41 am
When may a business expect notification of a grant being awarded; time frame?
Bill McEwen
June 18, 2020 at 11:07 am
Give District 2 Supervisor Steve Brandaus’s office a call, 559 600 2000 or email the office, District2@fresnocountyca.gov The awards were decided on June 8
Bill McEwen
June 18, 2020 at 1:32 pm
Update: Fresno County will announce grant recipients on Friday, June 19