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NEW State of Ohio COVID-19 Relief Programs

November 4, 2020
Coronavirus Updates and Resources

The State of Ohio has several new programs to assist those affected by the COVID-19 crisis. These programs include:

 

  • The Small Business Relief Grant: The Small Business Relief Grant program has designated up to $125 million of funding to provide $10,000 grants to small businesses to help them through the current COVID-19 crisis. The program began accepting applications November 2, 2020 and is being administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency.
  • The Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund: The Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund is designed to assist Ohio’s on-premise liquor permit holders by designating $38.7 million of funding to provide $2,500 assistance payments to help through the financial difficulties experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. These permit holders have not been able to fully use their liquor permits and it’s had an impact on their business. The program began accepting applications November 2, 2020 and is being administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency. 
  • Home Relief Grant: The state of Ohio is working with local Community Action Agencies to help eligible Ohioans who are behind on rent, mortgage, and water and/or sewer utility bills catch up on past payments back to April 1, 2020 and provide additional assistance through December 30, 2020. Ohioans can now apply for assistance through their local Community Action Agency.

 

More information and application materials can be found by visiting https://businesshelp.ohio.gov/.