Community Corner
Dupage County Launches Small Business Relief Grant
New grants can assist struggling small businesses with employee retention payroll, utilities and rent.
May 12, 2020
In an effort to assist small businesses and independent contractors impacted by COVID-19, DuPage County in conjunction with Choose DuPage is providing grants to use for employee retention payroll, utilities, and rent.
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CRITERIA
- Small businesses with fewer than 15 full-time employees and less than $1.5 million in annual revenue may apply for a grant up to $15,000.
- Independent contractors with more than 50% of their annual income coming from 1099 work, and an annual income of less than $100,000 may apply for a grant up to $7,500.
Note: Businesses and contractors that have received other funds intended for this purpose (i.e. PPP, EIDL) are not eligible.
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To learn more about the program, attend an informational webinar on Friday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m.
Applications will be accepted online beginning Monday, May 18. For additional information, click here to visit the website.
This press release was produced by the Village of Woodridge. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
