Orange County Insight 10/2020

Bounce Back Orange County Small Business Grant Accepts Applications

Applications are still being accepted for the second round of the Bounce Back Orange County Small Business Grant program, aimed to provide immediate relief to small business owners, private schools, and non - profits throughout the County impacted by the COVID - 19 pandemic. The Bounce Back Orange County Small Business Grant will offer forgivable grants up to $8,000 to qualified businesses and organizations and is funded using federal CARES Act funds. As in round one, Community Investment Collaborative (CIC), a non - profit organization will administer the program developed by Orange County. Interested business owners and organizations with zero (0) to one hundred (100) employees are encouraged to start the grant process immediately by completing the required online interest form at https://forms.gle/cRTNq8TaeqxnfCDv9. Staff will utilize the interest forms to communicate directly with businesses and organizations regarding the grant application. The grant application process opened on October 5, 2020 and will close on October 19, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST. For a full overview of the pro- gram, please go to https://www.thinkorangeva.com/covid19 - resources.

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