Struggling Delaware County Businesses Get Access to Second Round of Delco Strong Grants

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An overwhelming response in May from local businesses asking for Delco Strong grants has prompted a second round of grants in July.

On July 7, qualifying small businesses and nonprofits can apply online.

Funds  can be used to cover working capital costs necessary to maintain a business during COVID-19 disruption. They can also defray the cost of items needed to operate safely during COVID-19 and meet public health requirements.

Businesses are eligible for up to $20,000. Non-profits are eligible for up to $50,000.

“Delco Strong 2” was unanimously approved recently by Delaware County Council using up to $14 million in CARES Act funds to help Delaware County businesses and non-profit organizations that can’t operate due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

The first Delco Strong program was launched in April and was immediately inundated with requests for help.

“The feedback we received from the first round was incredible. Many business owners contacted us and said that these grants helped to save their businesses and everything they had worked so hard for.

“We know that our local business community has been greatly impacted, and Delco Strong is one way in which we can help them get back on their feet.”said Delaware County Councilwoman

For-Profit Business Grants:

All for-profit businesses headquartered in Delaware County, with annual revenue of less than $9 million, and incurring economic loss due to COVID-19 are eligible to apply.

  • Applications will be accepted Tuesday, July 7 through Thursday, July 9 at 5 p.m.
  • Businesses with annual revenue of up to $4.5 million are eligible for up to $10,000. Businesses with annual revenue of up to $9 million are eligible for up to $20,000.
  • Applications can be submitted through the Delco Strong website or can be dropped off in person to the Delaware County Commerce Center. (100 W 6th Street,  #100, Media, PA.)
  • Applicants should visit the website for detailed program eligibility requirements and specific instructions regarding the application process, including hours of operation, deadlines, and information providing technical assistance for online applications.
  • Mailed applications will not be accepted.

Non-Profit Organization Grants:

  • Applications for grants from non-profit organizations will be accepted from Tuesday, July 7 through Tuesday, July 21 at 5 p.m.
  • Applications can be submitted through The Foundation for Delaware County’s website. Details about the application process will be available on the website today, July 2.
  • All non-profit grant applications must be submitted online. Mailed and hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
  • New applicants are advised to visit The Foundation for Delaware County’s website prior to the start of the grant application period to set up their online account and learn more about their grant portal tool.

“Our team at The Foundation for Delaware County is grateful to Delaware County Council for recognizing that non-profits not only provide valuable services but that they are employers who pay rent, hire vendors, and have many other local businesses depending on them to be financially sound,” said Frances Sheehan, president of The Foundation for Delaware County.

“We encourage all non-profits headquartered in Delaware County with less than $9 million in revenues to apply online and also please help us spread the word about this important new funding opportunity.”

The Delaware County Economic Oversight Board and The Foundation for Delaware County have partnered to administer the grants for profit and non profit businesses.

Between Delco Strong and Delco Strong 2 the county has distributed about $20 million to businesses in the community, according to  Patrick Killian, drector of the Delaware County Commerce Center.

Find out more by visiting Delco Strong and The Foundation for Delaware County. 

 

 

 

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