Sep 29, 2020

Small businesses can seek CARES grant funding

Posted Sep 29, 2020 12:29 PM

Applications are now being accepted for the Riley County CARES Business Grant program.Applications can be completed online. The application opened at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 24and will remain open until November 2 or until all program funds are awarded or distributed.

The purpose of the grants is to provide small businesses in Riley County with relief due todisruptions caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic, The Riley County CARES Business Grant Programwill be administered by the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce.

Qualified eligible businesses may receive up to $15,000. An additional 10% will be added to the maximumaward for verified minority-, women-, disadvantaged- and veteran business enterprises. Applications can becompleted online or delivered to the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Fully completed grantapplications will be reviewed on a first-in, first-out basis until all program funds are awarded or distributed.