Town Now Accepting Applications For Pandemic Business Assistance And Recovery Grant

Leesburg VA

15 February, 2021

10:30 AM

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Press release from the Town of Leesburg: 02/12/2021 Leesburg, VA (February 12, 2021) – The Town of Leesburg is now accepting applications for the Pandemic Business Assistance and Recovery (P-BAR) grant. On January 26, the Leesburg Town Council approved the P-BAR in order to continue to support local businesses during the COVID- 19 pandemic. A total of $500,000 has been allocated for small business grant funding as part of this plan. Funding will be awarded on a first come, first served basis for those applicants meeting eligibility requirements. The P-BAR offers two funding tiers: $5,000 Grant – Awarded to businesses with annual gross receipts between $25,000 and $749,999 $10,000 Grant – Awarded to businesses with annual gross receipts between $750,000 and $2,500,000 In order to be eligible, businesses must meet a number of criteria, including operating in the Town of Leesburg before March 1, 2020, in good standing on all tax payments and related business licenses. Full details are available on the Town website at www.leesburgva.gov/PBAR-Grant. For assistance or questions, email [email protected] or call 703-771-6676. Media Contact: Leah Kosin Assistant Public Information Officer [email protected] 703-771-2781 This press release was produced by the Town of Leesburg. The views expressed are the author's own.