United States: $25,000 available for Small Business Relief Fund
Deadline: 4-Oct-21
The Harris County is inviting applications for its Small Business Relief Fund to support micro and small businesses recovering from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding Information
The Harris County Small Business Relief Fund will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible micro and small businesses.
Eligibility Criteria
Located within Harris County
Registered business operating in Harris County.
Must have 30 or fewer employees (including part time, contractors and full-time employees and owners)
In operation before April 2020
Experienced negative impact on operations due to the pandemic
Annual revenue of less than $500,000 dollars in 2019 and 2020
Be in good standing Texas Comptroller’s office with no outstanding tax obligations or liabilities
The application process is not first-come, first-served; all completed applications will be reviewed for eligibility and prioritized based on small business impact parameters.
Limitations
Grant applicants are only eligible to receive one grant award
Only one grant may be awarded per business with more than one location
Limited to one grant per physical address within Harris County
Requirements
The grant application will require verification of pertinent documentation.
Personal Identification
Driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
Business Information
Proof of business registration with Harris County or TX Secretary of State
Q1 2021 941, payroll report to verify number of employees
Business utility bill (water, gas, electric) Home based businesses may provide a home utility bill.
Business Financials: 2019 and 2020 business tax return (additional financial documents, such as bank statements or P&L may be requested if losses cannot be verified by the tax returns)
Other
DD 214 proof of military discharge (veterans only).
For more information, visit https://www.harriscountybusinessrelief.org/