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When will funds be distributed?: Once the processing committee completes the review, it is the intent that funds will be distributed as applications are approved.

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Small Business Relief Fund

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1. What is the funding source for the Small Business Relief Fund?: The City of Palm Beach Gardens is funding the Small Business Relief Fund using budgeted economic incentive dollars that are traditionally used to attract or retain companies to stay in or relocate to Palm Beach Gardens. As an economic stimulus for local businesses, the Small Business Relief Fund is in keeping with the philosophy of this funding.

2. What is the application period for the grant?: The application period for the grant is July 13th-July 20th. The online form will be available for submissions beginning Monday, July 13th at 8 a.m. The application link will close on Monday, July 20th at 5 p.m.

3. How will grant awards be announced?: If your grant application qualifies for fulfillment, you will receive confirmation via email. After that, there will be a few more steps involving paperwork before your grant dollars are made available to you.

4. I have already received a PPP grant from the federal government. Do I qualify for a Small Business Relief Fund grant?: The City’s objective with the Small Business Relief Fund is to assist businesses. Businesses who have received SBA Paycheck Protection Program or the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Emergency Bridge Loan are still eligible.

5. When will funds be distributed?: Once the processing committee completes the review, it is the intent that funds will be distributed as applications are approved.

6. How will my business receive funds?: Once you have been notified of that you are a grant recipient, the City will ask you to sign a contract before processing a check for your business.

7. Who is on the review committee for the Small Business Relief Fund?: The Review Committee is made up of local business leaders and City Finance staff.

8. What is the application process?: On July 13th, the City’s grant webpage will be updated with a link to an online form. This form will consist of a brief questionnaire and will require applicants to upload the required documentation. If you fail to submit a complete application, you will be contacted by a City representative and your resubmitted application will not retain its previous position in line.

9. I have read the program description and FAQs, but I still have questions. Who can I contact?: For more information, contact the PGA Corridor Association by phone at 561-625-6109 or via email at info@pgacorridor.org.