The Coronavirus Relief Fund program has been expanded to serve more Chaffee small businesses. On Thursday October 22, the Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners approved $150,000 for small business relief to join with the already allocated nonprofit relief dollars administered by the Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF).
These funds are now open to and meant to serve any Chaffee small business who has faced a loss of revenue or increased expense related to COVID-19. Funds will be prioritized by businesses that have a brick and mortar location now subject to a 50 percent occupancy restriction from public health. However, all small businesses operating in compliance with public health guidelines are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted as of Wednesday October 28 and will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis through November 30 or whenever funds run out. For more details and the link to access the application, click here.
This application and opportunity have been created collaboratively with expert input from the Chaffee County Small Business Coalition and the office of the County Commissioners. Small businesses with questions about eligibility or how to complete the application are encouraged to reach out to any Small Business Coalition member organization as well as via email at grants@chaffeecommunity.org.
Logo courtesy Chaffee County Community Foundation
“Working with our small business partner organizations to ensure this opportunity meets the actual needs of small businesses in our community has been a great honor,” said CCCF Executive Director Joseph Teipel. “While CCCF has been focused on assisting nonprofits and individuals, we recognize the crucial role businesses play in making this an incredible place to live and we are excited to be able to offer our help to them as well.”
Chaffee County Public Health Director Andrea Carlstrom said, “We already have businesses that have had to temporarily close their doors due to positive cases, and this gives me tremendous relief to know that there are resources and supports for them, especially as we move into these cooler and unpredictable months.”
This grant opportunity is only a small part of a larger suite of services and support. Coalition member organizations have put together menus of approved heating and ventilation equipment and are ready to assist small business owners in completing this CDC grant application. Also offered are more in-depth counseling and business planning services.
Interested business owners are encouraged to contact the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center, the Salida Business Alliance, the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce, or the Salida Chamber of Commerce. Click here for more resources.
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