St. Johns County offering small business emergency grants

Posted Thursday, May 14, 2020 12:00 am

In an effort to assist with economic recovery, St. Johns County has launched the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program to provide emergency funding for local businesses. The goal of the grant program is to help offset the temporary loss of revenue and help keep small businesses open during and after this global pandemic.

Beginning last Wednesday, St. Johns County-based businesses may apply to the program for up to $5,000 in emergency grant funding. In order to be eligible for the St. Johns County Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, businesses must:

Have been operational for at least one year and be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations (SUNBIZ) as of March 1, 2019.
Own or lease commercial space within St. Johns County.
Have between five and 20 employees, including part-time and 1099 employees.

Have applied or attempted to apply for other Federal/State disaster loan/grant funding, but have not received these funds as of this application.
Be in good legal standing, with no court-ordered financial obligations (e.g. no enforceable judgements, liens, bankruptcies, arbitration settlements requiring withholding of funds, felony convictions, violation of court orders requiring holding of funds for child support, court costs, or criminal victim reimbursement programs).

The St. Johns County Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program to support small businesses and the local economy is made possible through support of the St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority. Funds may only be used for rent, mortgage, utilities, or payroll through June 2020. Funds are limited and will be awarded on a first-submitted, eligible, and approved application basis. Non-profit organizations and businesses not located in St. Johns County, engaged in any illegal activity, or based within a home are not eligible for the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program. For more information, please email eag@sjcfl.us or call (904) 209.6050.