Applicants will be eligible to apply for one or both of the following programs:
Up to $25,000 in a cash grant to provide reimbursements for short-term revenue losses or operational expenses tied to COVID-19 businesses disruptions or changes. Expenses include but are not limited to:
Technical assistance grants (up to $10,000 value) providing qualifying small business assistance including:
Retrofit grants (up to $25,000) for business retrofits to accommodate sanitizing requirements and social distancing measures including:
Non-qualifying consulting, accounting or legal services (unless covered by technical assistance program under an approved contract for services):
Applications will be reviewed and approved/denied on a first-in, first-out rolling basis. Program disbursement will be made via the direction of an internal review committee consisting of representatives from multiple community organizations. This panel will provide financial recommendations to the City of Oklahoma City who will provide ultimate authority and jurisdiction over the underwriting and administration of program funds and guidelines.
For program questions please contact: info@okcsmallbizhelp.com
Payment of the grant funds will be made as a reimbursement for expenses incurred related to COVID-19 or as a lump sum payment if the business is able to demonstrate a loss in revenue.
Funding for the small business reimbursement program is based on actual expenses or demonstrated revenue loss.
No. You may combine businesses in order to maximize funding. Ownership will be reviewed, and only one application per owner / owner group will be accepted.
No. Independent contractors should apply for the program separately.
The application requires information for all owners. Only one application should be filled out for the business, and each owner's information should be included.
The employee count is based on full-time equivalents and does not consider exempt or non-exempt status.
Yes, if financial documentation clearly delineates and supports the owner’s salary as listed in the application.
No. Independent contractors should apply for the program separately.
Yes. The program is open to sole proprietors and independent contractors
No, but your business must be physically located within the city limits of Oklahoma City.