for additional resources and news updates.
Business COVID-19 Grant Funds Still Available to Garrett County Businesses:
Funds remain available in the COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant program and the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Grant program. Eligibility requirements restrict the types of businesses that may apply, and a business that receives a grant from one of the programs will not be eligible to apply for the other program. More information:  click here .
President Trump Signs 5-Week PPP Extension:
On July 4, 2020, President Trump signed into law a deadline extension to August 8, 2020 for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). More information: click here .
$50 Million Available Through Governor Hogan's Non-Profit Recovery Initiative:
Governor Hogan is allocating $50 million to the Maryland Nonprofit Recovery Initiative to assist nonprofit organizations whose critical operations have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and Maryland's state-of-emergency. More information: click here .
MD State Arts Council Has Grant Funding for Arts Organizations and Artists:
The funds will be distributed through the MSAC's Emergency Grant Program, which wascreated in response to the COVID-19 State of Emergency that provides emergency funding to arts organizations and artists for losses sustained because of programming, operations, and events that have been modified or cancelled. More information:  click here .
Federal Reserve Modifies Main Street Lending Program:
The Federal Reserve Board has made modifications to the Main Street Lending Program. The modifications provide greater access to credit for nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions, hospitals, and social service organizations. More information: click here .
All Garrett County Government offices are open for business. In-person meetings will be by appointment only. Visitors to County offices will be required to wear a mask and have their temperatures taken upon entrance to any County facility.
 
Garrett County Economic Development staff will continue to work remotely to maintain contact with the County's business community and are available via telephone and email. Please note that our regular response times may be affected, but be assured that office staff will respond to you in a timely manner. 
July 21, 2020 / www.gcedonline.com