Small Business Grants
On March 25, 2020, the Governor announced three State-led funding opportunities to assist small businesses in downstate Illinois who have been affected by COVID-19. Two of these programs are grant programs. The other program is a low-interest loan opportunity. Please visit the webpage for more information.
The application for the grant program specific to bars, hotels, and restaurants is already available at the link below. The other grant program details will be released on Friday, March 27, 2020. The loan details are also available at the link.
The website is:
https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/EmergencySBAIntiatives.aspx
If any business needs assistance in following the protocol to apply for the grants, they may contact Bob Colvin or Carah Colvin at (217) 465-5306 or email bcolvin@francis-assoc.com or carah.marie.colvin@gmail.com.
The application for the grant program specific to bars, hotels, and restaurants is already available at the link below. The other grant program details will be released on Friday, March 27, 2020. The loan details are also available at the link.
The website is:
https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/EmergencySBAIntiatives.aspx
If any business needs assistance in following the protocol to apply for the grants, they may contact Bob Colvin or Carah Colvin at (217) 465-5306 or email bcolvin@francis-assoc.com or carah.marie.colvin@gmail.com.
