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Monroe County has released all $1 million allocated in the second round of the CARES Act Small Business Grant Program funding to 268 local small businesses with COVID-19 impacts. This is in addition to the 259 businesses that were funded in round 1. Businesses received grants based on completed applications submitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. 359 total applications were received. Of the 268 funded applications, 159 sole proprietors received $2,500, 86 2-10 employee businesses received $5,000, and 23 11-25 employee businesses received $7,500. Funded businesses ranged from retail, food, galleries, charter fishing, and salons to photographers, property management, and fitness centers, among others.
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Monroe County has released all $1 million allocated by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners for CARES Act Small Business Grant Program funding to 259 local small businesses with COVID-19 impacts. Businesses received grants based on completed applications submitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. 577 applications were received. Of the 259 funded applications, 134 sole proprietors received $2,500, 109 2-10 employee businesses received $5,000, and 16 11-25 employee businesses received $7,500.