Isle of Wight County and the Towns of Smithfield and Windsor have established the COVID-19 Business Interruption Small Business Grant Program to help businesses impacted by COVID-19 recover and reopen. This grant program is fully funded by Federal CARES Act proceeds.

This grant is one-time financial assistance for eligible, for-profit small businesses (fewer than 50 employees) to reimburse the costs of business interruption related to certain sections of Governor Northam’s Executive Order 53. Grants are available for an amount up to $2,000 per business. There is a limited amount of funds for this program, and the application period will close when funds are depleted. Grant applications will be processed and funded on a first-come, first-served basis upon submission of a complete application and all supporting documentation.

Application will be available beginning at 9:00 AM on Friday, June 5, 2020

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For more information contact Nicole Talton, Economic Development Coordinator, 757-365-6251 or iowgrant@iwus.net

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Check out our resources available to our member businesses, community, and residents specific to the reopening of Isle of Wight County and the Towns of Smithfield and Windsor.

An informative video series brought to you in partnership by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce and Isle of Wight Economic Development. Video topics include: Small Business Resources, Funding, Business Recovery, and more! 

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Deadline is Friday, June 12, 2020