Public Health Emergency Grant Program

April 24, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for April 24 in Montgomery County

It is Friday, April 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Virtual Friday with Friedson:  Councilmember Andrew Friedson will lead a discussion on managing personal finances during the COVID-19 crisis with a group of experts from discussion with 11 a.m. to noon today. Join on Facebook Live or through Zoom. […]

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April 22, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

El Concejo Aprueba $5 millones para Restaurantes y Tiendas Minoristas

El martes, el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery aprobó $5 millones para financiar el programa de Subsidios de Emergencia de Salud Pública, un programa que brinda asistencia a empresas locales que han sido afectadas por la crisis de salud de COVID-19. El Concejo aprobó por unanimidad la legislación, que fue “encabezada” por la concejal Nancy […]

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April 22, 2020 | Grace Mottley

Council Approves $5 Million for Local Restaurants, Shops

On Tuesday the Montgomery County Council approved $5 million to fund the Public Health Emergency Grant program, a program that provides assistance to local businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis. The council unanimously approved the legislation, which was “spearheaded” by Councilmember Nancy Navarro, according to a press release from the council. […]

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April 15, 2020 | Josalyn Perez

Public Health Emergency Grant Applications Accepted Beginning Wednesday

Montgomery County will begin accepting Public Health Emergency Grant (PHEG) applications Wednesday afternoon. The PHEG program is designed to help for-profit and nonprofit businesses with 100 employees or fewer during the current pandemic. Businesses with no employees including sole proprietors and independent contractors may also benefit from the program. A sample of the application is […]

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April 1, 2020 | Grace Mottley

County Council Approves $20 Million Fund for Grants to Businesses Hurt by COVID-19

The Montgomery County Council approved $20 million for the Public Health Emergency Grant program, which grants businesses and non-profits up to $75,000 each to cover COVID-19-related financial burdens.  The bill aims to “support our non-profits, small businesses, their employees and workers,” Councilmember Will Jawando said during the council session.  County businesses or nonprofits with 100 […]

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March 24, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

Emergency Grant Funding For COVID-19 Economic Impact In the Works

The coronavirus outbreak has had a huge economic impact nation-wide, state-wide, and locally. That’s why elected officials are working to make emergency grant funds available for people in need. Especially for small businesses, nonprofits, and renters. Montgomery County Councilmembers are working to expedite a financial assistance package. On Tuesday the council introduced legislation that is aimed […]

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