On September 8th White Pine County began accepting applications for a small business grant program designed to help businesses deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The applications will be accepted through October 6th and grants will be awarded on an as needed and first come first served basis. For details on eligible businesses and funding amounts, and to preview the application, please visit the Nevada Association of Counties website.
“Small businesses are the life blood of our local economy, when they are strong, we are strong. We know that businesses and their employees were struggling during the restrictions and closures as a part of the response to the pandemic. The County is committed to assisting those in need as much as possible.” Richard Howe, Chairman, County Commission
You must have a State of Nevada business license and the business must be located within White Pine County (this includes businesses in the City of Ely), to be eligible. The County has also partnered with the University of Nevada’s Small Business Development Center to assist businesses with the application process. Request free and confidential assistance at www.nevadasbdc.org or call 800-240-7094 to make an appointment with a counselor through one of their 13 statewide locations.
The funding for this program comes from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. We urge all eligible businesses impacted by COVID-19 to seek grant funding through this program, for further questions please visit the grant application website.
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