Applications are reopened for Arapahoe County’s Small Business Relief Fund Grant after additional funds were added several weeks after the original application period closed. 

The county received an additional $2.9 million through SB20B-001 that was passed through the Colorado legislature. County officials look to help local businesses that have been hit the hardest throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

“These businesses are at the very heart of our thriving economy, but have been hit especially hard during the pandemic,” officials said in a release.

Eligible Arapahoe County businesses can earn anywhere between $3,500 and $7,000 through the grant program, but must meet several requirements set by the county including:

• Businesses must be: Restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries, wineries, caterers, movie theaters, gyms or recreation centers that include bowling alley’s.
• Provided documentation for yearly profit
• Have lost a minimum of 20% in revenue compared to 2019
• Committed to operate for at least six months
• Hold a valid business license and be within good standing with issuing agency or Certificate of Good Standing
• Cannot have received funding through the “Arts Relief Program” or “Minority Owned Business Relief Program” also established through SB20B-001
• Must have one full-time employee or sole proprietorship

The second application window will be opened to interested business owners through March 21 at 5 p.m. 

Anyone interested in applying for the funds can do so here.