Be appropriately licensed, headquartered, and operating in Centre County.
Operate from a physical location in Centre County.
Have experienced a revenue decline due to COVID-19.
Eligibility
For profit businesses
Small businesses with fewer than 100 employees.
Tourism businesses of ANY size (can be over 100 employees).
Primary business operations and headquarters must physically be located in Centre County.
Must not be delinquent in federal or state taxes.
To complete the application (preview application here) businesses will need the following items:
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Gross Monthly Income for March - July 2019 and March - July 2020
Eligible Expenditures from March 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020: (rent, mortgage interest, cable, utility, internet, phone, spoilage, PPE, cleaning supplies, unemployment compensation contributions, and other related expenses)
Government Issued Photo ID such as a Driver’s License or Passport
Proof of Business Registration with the PA Department of State in the form of a copy of official filing with the Department of State or local municipality for your business. Only one of the following must be provided.
Articles of Incorporation
Certificate of Organization
Fictitious Name registration
Government-issued Business License
Only for Sole Proprietors: any form of acceptable government-issued photo ID
Business financial information, both items need to be submitted:
Profit and Loss statement from March 1st to July 31st, 2019 and March 1st to July 31st, 2020 or comparable documentation.
Most recently submitted Federal Tax Return. 2018 or 2019 business tax returns, including Schedule C. If you do not have a business tax return, please submit your personal tax return.
