For
Immediate Release:
March 3,
2023
CDBG-CV grant funds still available for small
businesses, microenterprises, and nonprofits
CDBG-CV Program provides reimbursement for COVID-19 expenses
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners would like to remind small businesses, microenterprises, and
nonprofits located in or provide services to low-moderate income (LMI) areas in
accordance with U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules and requirements
that they may still be eligible for COVID recovery assistance through the
County’s Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) grant program.
The CDBG-CV program provides up to $20,000 per
business or organization for the reimbursement of eligible expenses associated
with preparing, preventing, and/or responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Although the pandemic may be
over, many of our small businesses and nonprofits are still struggling through
the recovery process,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “There is still
CDBG-CV grant funding available and we are pleased to say the County has been
able to expand the program to include Asbury Park, Long Branch, and portions of
Middletown, places that were previously ineligible for funding through the
County due to HUD restrictions.”
“I would strongly encourage all
of our businesses and nonprofits to review the program materials and mapping
tool found online to see if they are in a HUD-eligible location by visiting www.monmouthcountynj-cdbgcv.org.”
said Commissioner Deputy Director Nick DiRocco.
Eligible expenses for microenterprises and small businesses
include:
- Payroll
- Rent
- Supplies,
machinery, and/or equipment including PPE, and materials needed to operate
and/or maintain a safe work environment for staff and patrons from
COVID-19
- Utilities
- Employee
training
- Building
renovations, rehabilitation, or alterations for the protection of
employees and clients/patrons from COVID-19
- Expenses
necessary for the long-term establishment,
stabilization, and expansion of microenterprises
Eligible expenses for nonprofit public service purposes
include:
- Staff
cost for program delivery that benefits low-and moderate-income households
- Rent
of space for program operations
- LMI
program costs including supplies, machinery, equipment including PPE, and
materials needed to operate and/or maintain the portion of a facility in
which the public service is located
- LMI
program capacity expansion
- Utilities
- WIFI/communication
enhancements, upgrades, or expansions
- Building
renovations and/or alterations for the protection of employees and
clients/patrons from COVID-19
The County has received direct funding in the amount of
$7,289,244 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and
the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Funds are administered
through the County’s Office of Community Development and are subject to HUD
program rules and requirements.
For more
information, visit www.monmouthcountynj-cdbgcv.org
or call 732-624-6570 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or
8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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