The Clayton County Coronavirus Aide Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act application process is open for Clayton County businesses and non-profits that have been impacted by the pandemic, according to a press release.
Applicants may apply for grant relief funds online through Jan. 8. Distribution of the second round of funds is scheduled for this month.
All applications must be submitted by accessing the online portal: Claytoncares.claytoncountyga.gov. All required documents must be included when completing the application online to be considered. Applicants who received grant funding in the first round are not eligible to reapply.
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners allocated $1 million for disbursement by the Development Authority of Clayton County to small businesses and non-profit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds for the CARES Act, issued through the U.S. Department of Treasury, will be used to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. A total of $800,000 in CARES funds will be disbursed to eligible businesses. A total of $200,000 will be disbursed to non-profit organizations.
Information: 770-347-0607 or Larry.Vincent@claytoncountyga.gov
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