Applications Now Being Taken to Receive Delco Strong 3 Grants for Businesses and Nonprofits

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Applications are now being accepted for a third round of Delco Strong grants to help local businesses.

For-profit business applications are being taken until Friday, Nov. 6, at 5 p.m.

Nonprofit applications are being taken through Nov.  13 at 5 p.m.

Delaware County Council voted unanimously Oct. 21 to release the remaining CARES Act funding to meet the needs of Delawaer County businesses and nonprofits struggling with business interruptions and the costs of the pandemic.

Council’s vote authorizes up to $3.5 million in additional grants to be distributed to eligible small businesses and non-profit organizations.

Businesses are eligible for up to $20,000. Non-profits are eligible for up to $50,000. Funds can be used for rent, mortgage, utilities and inventory.

Delaware County launched the Delco Strong program in April. Applications were  accepted again in July for a second round of funding.

“Delco Strong and Delco Strong 2 have helped our struggling business and non-profit communities to stay open during this extremely challenging time in the midst of the pandemic,” said Delaware County Councilwoman Elaine Schaefer. “Delco Strong 3 allows us to continue to support them. We are doing everything we can to help them get back on their feet and help them stay open.

For-profit business grants are available to businesses with less than $9 million in annual revenue who have incurred economic loss due to COVID-19.

Businesses with annual revenue of up to $4.5 million can receive  up to $10,000. Businesses with annual revenue of up to $9 million can get up to $20,000.

You can submit a for-profit business application through the Delco Strong website or dropped off in person at the Delaware County Commerce Center, 100 W. 6th Street, No. 100, Media PA. You can also check the website for more detailed information.

You can submit a nonprofit application through the Foundation for Delaware County website. You can also check the website for more detailed information.

“We encourage all nonprofits headquartered in Delaware County with less than $15 million in revenues to apply online. Help us spread the word about this important funding opportunity,” said Frances Sheehan, president of The Foundation for Delaware County.

The first round of Delco Strong awarded 790 grants with over $7 million in funding to business owners.

The second round of Delco Strong awarded $4.3 million in funding to 462 business owners and over $2 million to 73 Delaware County nonprofit organizations.

A detailed breakdown of the Delco Strong 1 and 2 programs can be found here.

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