The Georgetown City Council and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce have approved a grant fund to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a city news release.
Both the city and the chamber have committed $100,000 to the Covid-19 Small Business Resource Grant fund. Georgetown’s small businesses are eligible to receive up to $5,000 in grants, the release said. The grants will assist with business expenses including rent and employee payroll.
The City Council voted unanimously Friday to approve $100,000 toward the grant at the recommendation of Georgetown Economic Development Corporation, the release said.
“The coronavirus outbreak has sent us into uncharted territory,” said Jim Johnson, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce president and chief executive officer.
“This grant is a critical step to mitigate the economic impacts of this challenge and help workers and businesses to weather the storm and come out stronger when things return to normal.”
Businesses may visit georgetownchamber.org/coronavirus-grant for more information and to learn how to apply for funding.
The grants are available to non-home-based businesses. Priority will be given to businesses that have frequent and/or close contact with customers, including restaurants, hair salons, nail salons, art galleries, health care and social assistance and performance venues, according to a city website.
“The vibrancy of Georgetown is a direct result of the many amazing small businesses in our community that make Georgetown that special place we call home,” Mayor Dale Ross said.
“That’s why we welcome the opportunity to partner with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce to administer the COVID-19 Small Business Resource grant. The city is sensitive to the challenges our businesses and residents are experiencing, and we want to provide as much support as we can during this unprecedented time in our city’s history.”
For information about the city’s response to COVID-19, as well as other resources for businesses and community members, visit bit.ly/COVID19GTX.
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