The Federal relief and stimulus package was signed into law on December 27, allocating approximately $284 billion in funding for small business relief. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) reopens starting January 11 to select borrowers and lenders. Under the PPP, small businesses can borrow money from private […]
More than 10,000 individuals, families and businesses impacted by COVID-19 have received direct financial assistance through Pinellas CARES programs, and many may qualify for more help even if they’ve applied before. Up to $5,000 per household for overdue rent, mortgage and utility bills Up to […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application beginning October 8, 2020 for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to […]
Need help applying for the Pinellas CARES Local Business Grant? Join Pinellas County for a series of informative webinars on Zoom to get answers to your questions about eligibility, documents and the application process. Pinellas CARES Webinar Series: Applying for a Local Business Grant Session […]
Applications for the Fighting Chance Fund Round 3 will be available June 23, 2020 starting at 8 AM. There are limited funds that will be distributed on a first-submitted and correctly completed application basis. The program remains open until funds are exhausted. The City initially allocated $6.8 […]
On Tuesday, June 9, Mayor Rick Kriseman announced upcoming changes to the St. Petersburg Fighting Change Fund. Expanded Eligibility Coming June 23 The current round of applications for Fighting Chance Fund will be available until Tuesday, June 16. If you are currently working on an application, […]
From Pinelass County’s Office of Economic Development: Pinellas CARES Small Business Grant program open through June 30, 2020 (extended from June 1) Funding is still available and eligible applicants are encouraged to apply Apply online at: www.PCED.org/cares Since opening applications on May 4, Pinellas County […]
The City of St. Petersburg is launching the 2020 cycle of the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Commercial Matching Grant Program with the release of two place-based opportunities. This year’s place-based opportunities include two grants: 1) Commercial Site Improvement Grant provides a reimbursable matching grant […]