Nassau County Launches New Restaurant Recovery Grant Program

Glen Cove NY

25 November, 2020

12:25 PM

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Press release from the City of Glen Cove: November 20 2020 On November 18, 2020, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the County's new Restaurant Recovery Grant Program (RRGP). The program is intended to support full-service restaurants – the industry hit hardest by the pandemic – during the winter months when outdoor dining is limited and as restaurants adjust to New York State's COVID-19 safety restrictions and new mandates. The link for the online application will be posted on November 30th. www.nassaucountyny.gov/restaurantrecovery Eligible Businesses • Full-Service Restaurants (NAICS code 722511), or establishments engaged in providing food services and meals prepared on-premises to patrons who traditionally order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress service), including on-premises food and drinking establishments licensed through the State Liquor Authority (SLA) • Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) are encouraged to apply General Eligibility • Located in Nassau County • In operation on or before March 1, 2019 • Fewer than 50 Full-Time equivalent (FTE) employees o Maximum $5,000 grant – 0 (sole proprietor)-10 employees o Maximum $10,000 grant – 11-50 employees • Must agree to create or retain at least one low/moderate-income job at full-time status • Must certify and demonstrate that they have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 Eligible Expenses • Grant funds to cover working capital and operating expenses including: o payroll, rent, utilities, purchase of PPE and sanitation supplies; lease or purchase of equipment like kitchen equipment or delivery vehicles; or COVID-19 related business improvements like patio heaters or contactless technology. Ineligible Businesses • Non-profit organizations • Businesses with greater than 50 employees • Businesses in violation of New York State Executive orders relating to the COVID-19 pandemic or other State, County or local ordinances o E.g., EO 202.74 effective Friday, November 13 at 10 PM SLA FAQ: https://sla.ny.gov/Guidance-COVID-Related-Closing-Times This press release was produced by the City of Glen Cove. The views expressed here are the author's own.