SUBMITTED BY EMILY MCCOY-DELAHANTY | KENT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The County Commissioners of Kent County, Maryland recognize the distressing economic impacts of COVID-19. Through the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF), established under the CARES Act, we are offering grant funds to local small businesses and non-profits.
COVID Modification Reimbursement Grant will help businesses by offsetting some costs associated with physical modifications necessary to do business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (i.e. installing plexiglass, sanitizer stations, masks, etc.). Grant amount: up to $2,500. OPENS: 06.22.20 at 10am, CLOSES: 07.03.20 at 5pm. Open to Kent County businesses and non-profits with 2-50 employees or with a physical location (i.e. storefront) where the public is served.*
Kent County CARES for Growth Grant will help businesses to invest in technology or business operation enhancements to help pivot through COVID-19 into the future. Grant amount: up to $5,000. OPENS: 06.29.20 at 10am, CLOSES: 07.10.20 at 5pm. Open to Kent County businesses and non-profits with 2-50 employees or with a physical location (i.e. storefront) where the public is served.*
Kent County Marketing Grant will provide small businesses with free marketing and consulting services including a 90-day marketing plan and graphics materials. Grant amount: Each business will receive $1250 of free marketing consulting. This grant will have a webinar prior to opening (flyer enclosed) to provide businesses with 5 marketing tips for reopening.OPENS: 06.22.20 at 10 am, CLOSES: 07.10.20 at 5 pm Open to for-profit Kent County businesses with less than 50 employees. *
