Hennepin County Program To Help Small Businesses Affected By Latest State Restrictions

Press release from the City of Golden Valley:

November 23, 2020

Hennepin County has allocated $8 million in CARES Act funds to support bars, restaurants, and other food service establishments and an additional $5 million to support gymnasiums, fitness facilities, and other indoor recreation and event and entertainment venues. Small businesses can apply now through Dec 1 at noon.

Eligible Hennepin County businesses may apply for funds to cover costs including:

• commercial rent/mortgage payments
• utilities and other non-payroll operating expenses
• supplier payments
• personal protective equipment
• costs to comply with public health guidance (staysafe.mn.gov)
• other COVID-19 related expenditures

Find more eligibility requirements and the application on the Hennepin County website.

This press release was produced by the City of Golden Valley. The views expressed here are the author’s own.