The new grant program will have a maximum budget of $779,000. The goal is to provide grants to support restaurants (full meal preparation with on-site dining), food trucks and bars that serve food that are based in St. Mary’s County.
Grants may be used for working capital, such as rent, payroll, and job training, purchase of equipment and services to expand outdoor dining, such as tents, heaters, warmers, and carts, infrastructure improvements, such as HVAC system upgrades,
technology to support carryout and delivery, purchase of PPE and disposable food containers or utensils, sanitation services, etc.
Restaurants will have access to grant funding of $10,000 and must be in good standing with the State of Maryland, St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use and Growth Management, Office of the Treasurer and Health Department.
Deadline to submit an application is December 4, 2020 or until all funds are obligated (whichever is sooner).
Eligible businesses can submit an online application starting at 8:00AM on Monday, November 9, 2020 at https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/rgrants/
Applicants are encouraged to visit the grant portal at any time prior to November 9th for more information on required documents, applicant eligibility, and to create a user account prior to submission of the application.
The application portal will be open until December 4th or until 78 qualified applications have been received. If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Hinkle, Deputy Director [email protected] 240-925-7178
