For Immediate
Release:
October 27, 2021
County
announces new grant program for small businesses, microenterprises and
nonprofits
CDBG-CV Program will
provide reimbursement for COVID-19 expenses
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners
is pleased to announce a new Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
for small businesses, microenterprises and nonprofits that are located in or
provide services to eligible low- or moderate-income areas throughout the
County.
The CDBG-CV Program will provide up to $20,000 per
business or organization for the reimbursement of eligible expenses associated
with preparing, preventing and/or responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are proud to be able to
provide additional financial support to our small business and nonprofit
communities in Monmouth County and help them as they continue to recover from
the devastating impact of COVID-19,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A.
Arnone. “The Board encourages all small businesses and nonprofits to see if your
organization is eligible by visiting www.monmouthcountynj-cdbgcv.org.”
“These CDBG-CV grants will cover
costs including but not limited to staffing, rent, operating expenses, materials
and supplies, utilities and/or renovations to facilities for the protection of
employees, customers, clients and patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said
Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley. “These grants will offer organizations
an opportunity to recover eligible expenses and continue to serve our communities.”
Eligible expenses for
microenterprises and small businesses include:
- Payroll
- Rent
- Supplies,
machinery, and/or equipment including PPE, and materials needed to operate
and/or maintain a safe work environment for staff and patrons from
COVID-19
- Utilities
- Employee
training
- Building
renovations, rehabilitation, or alterations for the protection of
employees and clients/patrons from COVID-19
- Expenses
necessary for the long-term establishment,
stabilization, and expansion of microenterprises
Eligible expenses for nonprofit
public service purposes include:
- Staff
cost for program delivery that benefits low-and moderate-income households
- Rent
of space for program operations
- LMI
program costs including supplies, machinery, equipment including PPE, and
materials needed to operate and/or maintain the portion of a facility in
which the public service is located
- LMI
program capacity expansion
- Utilities
- WIFI/communication
enhancements, upgrades, or expansions
- Building
renovations and/or alterations for the protection of employees and
clients/patrons from COVID-19
The County has received direct
funding in the amount of $7,289,244 from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) and the State of New Jersey Department of Community
Affairs. Funds will be administered through the County’s Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are subject to HUD program rules and
requirements.
It is important to note that small
businesses, microenterprises and nonprofits located in Asbury Park, Long Branch
and Middletown are not eligible for the CDBG-CV program at this time as all
three communities have their own separate and distinct CDBG grant program.
For more information, visit
www.monmouthcountynj-cdbgcv.org
or call 732-624-6570 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday or 8:00
am and 1:00 pm on Saturday.
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