County of Montezuma
Cares Coronavirus Business Relief Program
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Montezuma County has CARES Act funds to help local businesses that have experienced business disruption due to COVID-19. Grants up to $10,000 are available.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Montezuma County will consider proposals from for-profit and non-profit businesses including 501c6 and 501c3 organizations, and home-based businesses that meet the following eligibility criteria:
Business/organization must be located within Montezuma County.
The business/organization must still be in business.
Requests must not duplicate funding already received for this purpose from other COVID-19 related grants or relief programs including, but not limited to, PPP and EIDL loans.
All requests will be asked to provide receipts and/or financial documentation to demonstrate need.
Eligible Funding Requests
Reimbursement of any COVID-19 related expenses that have already occurred in 2020 and 2021 including masks, sanitizer, plexiglass, signage, technology needs, or other costs incurred to accommodate social distancing and public health requirements. Receipts are required to verify amount.
Funds may be used for expenses needed to meet public health and social distancing requirements (PPE equipment, technology, and signage) in 2021. Please provide quotes or specific pricing information. If approved, the County will make payment after all receipts are received.
Funds may be used to help meet anticipated needs to remain open through the end of the 2021 year this may include heaters for restaurants so they can utilize outdoor space, tents, rent, utilities, and personnel.
Please provide quotes or evidence of current rent, and salary costs. pricing information. If approved, Region 9 will make payment after all receipts are received.
All funding is subject to review, audit, and final determination by the Department of Treasury. Any funds spent that are not in compliance with their requirements must be returned to Montezuma County. For additional information to clarify eligible expenditures, please visit https:/cdola.colorado.gov/cvrf.
Ineligible Requests
Marijuana businesses and liquor stores
Businesses that are already permanently closed
REVIEW PROCESS
The Selection Committee includes representatives from Montezuma County and the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado (Region 9). All applications will be evaluated based on the above criteria and availability of funds. Priority will be given to for-profit businesses that have not yet received funding based on funding availability. Region 9 has the legal and ethical responsibility to safeguard the privacy of all applicants. The Selection Committee shall maintain all Confidential Information in strict confidence and shall not, directly, or indirectly, disclose, disseminate, use for the benefit of themselves or any third parties, or otherwise publish Confidential Information, except as required by law.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications must be received by 4pm Friday, May 7th.
Applications can be dropped off at the Region 9 Satellite office at Dolores State Bank 27880 Hwy 160 (lobby closes at 4pm), Cortez or scanned and emailed to laura@scan.org.
Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Questions can be sent via email to Region 9 at laura@scan.org.
OTHER CONDITIONS
All businesses that receive funding will also receive a 1-year membership to their community Chamber (or a 1-year extension to their current membership).
If funding request is granted and not used for the purpose in the proposal, funds must be returned to Montezuma County within 30 days of notification from Region 9.
Nondiscrimination: Including statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.