Deadline: 6-Dec-20
Greater Bemidji has announced the Beltrami County COVID Relief Grants Program. The funding is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding allocated to the County through the directive of Governor Walz, who released $841 million of Federal CARES Act dollars to towns, cities, and counties throughout Minnesota through Executive Order. Greater Bemidji, Inc., in partnership with the Bemidji Alliance, is administering the grants on behalf of the County.
Funding Information
- The grant is focused on mitigating the cost of business interruption and may provide up to $25,000 per business determined on a scale of 2019 revenues.
Eligibility Criteria
This round of funding is targeted to those businesses impacted by the Governor’s recent Executive Order 20-99 signed November 18, 2020, which includes restrictions on restaurants, bars, and other foodservice establishments, as well as of gyms, fitness centers and other indoor recreation, event, and entertainment venues. Business applicants must be physically located in Beltrami County and have an active registration with the MN Secretary of State. A decline or loss in revenue must be demonstrated.
- Business must certify the total operating expenses experienced during the pandemic period.
- If your business opened in 2019 or 2020, contact Tiffany Fettig at Greater Bemidji to discuss what documentation you should provide.
- Recipients of previous rounds of Beltrami County COVID Relief funding may apply with combined awards capped at $25,000.
- Only fully completed applications will be considered.
- Funding priority will be given to non-franchise businesses.
How To Apply
Required documentation Information:
- Complete Beltrami County COVID Relief Grant Application Form.
- 2019 Business Tax Return or Schedule C showing business income and expenses (the whole return is not required).
- Profit & Loss Statements for the period of March 1, 2019, through November 30, 2019, and March 1, 2020, through November 30, 2020. The Profit and Loss statements may be an internal bookkeeping statement (such as Quickbooks) or you may complete this template: Profit/Loss Statement.
- Debt Schedule – This is optional although it may provide for the higher qualifying grant amount.
- Signed Certification Form.
Greater Bemidji reserves the right to request additional documentation and financial information to verify information in the application and assure your eligibility.
NOTE: Should you need any assistance in filling out the application and/or forms, please contact Tiffany Fettig through their website.
For more information, visit https://www.greaterbemidji.com/business-relief-fund/