First round of DE Relief Grants helping 741 businesses with $25.7 million in funds
Department of State | Small Business | Date Posted: Monday, October 5, 2020
Department of State | Small Business | Date Posted: Monday, October 5, 2020
DOVER, DE – Hundreds of Delaware small businesses and nonprofit organizations have been approved for the first round of DE Relief Grants, the largest cumulative grant award ever made by the State of Delaware to small businesses.
A total of 741 applicants will share $25.7 million in funding through the first round of the program. DE Relief Grants are a joint effort between the State of Delaware and New Castle County administered by the Delaware Division of Small Business.
County | % of approved grant applicants | % of small businesses in state |
New Castle | 56% | 62% |
Kent | 11% | 14% |
Sussex | 33% | 22% |
“This program represents an unprecedented effort to assist small businesses and nonprofits that are vital to Delaware’s economy and to our quality of life,” Secretary of State Jeff Bullock said. “The applicants for these grants employ thousands of people in Delaware. Getting them the resources they need is critical to their ability to successfully navigate this difficult period.”
The Division of Small Business has started accepting applications for the second round of DE Relief Grants at delbiz.com/relief.
Three rounds of grants totaling at least $100 million are planned with the third round scheduled for early November. Funding not awarded in the first round is being rolled into future rounds.
“We hope businesses and nonprofits that did not receive funding in Round 1, or did not apply, will apply in Round 2,” Division of Small Business Director Damian DeStefano said. “We are pleased so many of the Round 1 applications came from businesses we know have been hit hardest by the pandemic, such as those in hospitality and retail, minority- and women-owned businesses, and very small family-owned firms. This grant will make a substantial difference during these challenging economic times.”
Business applying for a DE Relief Grant in Round 2 should make sure to:
Numerous resources for applicants can be found at delbiz.com/relief, including an extensive Q&A document, demonstration videos and a full explanation of eligible expenses.
Media Contact
Gary Haber
Communications Manager
(302) 577-8471
Gary.Haber@delaware.gov
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Department of State | Small Business | Date Posted: Monday, October 5, 2020
DOVER, DE – Hundreds of Delaware small businesses and nonprofit organizations have been approved for the first round of DE Relief Grants, the largest cumulative grant award ever made by the State of Delaware to small businesses.
A total of 741 applicants will share $25.7 million in funding through the first round of the program. DE Relief Grants are a joint effort between the State of Delaware and New Castle County administered by the Delaware Division of Small Business.
County | % of approved grant applicants | % of small businesses in state |
New Castle | 56% | 62% |
Kent | 11% | 14% |
Sussex | 33% | 22% |
“This program represents an unprecedented effort to assist small businesses and nonprofits that are vital to Delaware’s economy and to our quality of life,” Secretary of State Jeff Bullock said. “The applicants for these grants employ thousands of people in Delaware. Getting them the resources they need is critical to their ability to successfully navigate this difficult period.”
The Division of Small Business has started accepting applications for the second round of DE Relief Grants at delbiz.com/relief.
Three rounds of grants totaling at least $100 million are planned with the third round scheduled for early November. Funding not awarded in the first round is being rolled into future rounds.
“We hope businesses and nonprofits that did not receive funding in Round 1, or did not apply, will apply in Round 2,” Division of Small Business Director Damian DeStefano said. “We are pleased so many of the Round 1 applications came from businesses we know have been hit hardest by the pandemic, such as those in hospitality and retail, minority- and women-owned businesses, and very small family-owned firms. This grant will make a substantial difference during these challenging economic times.”
Business applying for a DE Relief Grant in Round 2 should make sure to:
Numerous resources for applicants can be found at delbiz.com/relief, including an extensive Q&A document, demonstration videos and a full explanation of eligible expenses.
Media Contact
Gary Haber
Communications Manager
(302) 577-8471
Gary.Haber@delaware.gov
Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news.delaware.gov.
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