Gloucester Township Small Businesses Eligible For Rent Assistance

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Small businesses in Gloucester Township that are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic are getting help from the state to pay their rent, officials announced.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a list of 64 towns across the state that are eligible for a brand-new program to help pay their rent. Gloucester Township is one of the 64 towns that will get help.

This is help related to the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting business shutdowns. The money will be funded by federal CARES act funding and will provide up to $10,000 per business to help pay their rent. This is not a loan and does not need to be paid back.

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Small business owners in Gloucester Township can apply through the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority’s website.

The program will target businesses with 5,000 square feet of leased space or less, and is requiring standard debarment and legal qualifications from applying businesses. Applications will open online on Aug. 10, and funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

"We will not let COVID-19 take us down," Gov. Murphy said Thursday while speaking at Long Branch City Hall. "We're fighting every day to protect public health, but we're fighting just as hard to protect our economic health."

The announcement came on the same day Camden County opened applications for $20 million in grants for small businesses. Read more here: $20M In Grants Now Available For Camden County Businesses

Camden, Gloucester City, Lawnside, Lindenwold, Pennsauken and Winslow Township were the only other Camden County towns that are eligible for the state program. Read more here: Gov. Phil Murphy Announces Aid To Small Businesses In 64 NJ Towns

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