BATAVIA, N.Y. — Genesee County has awarded 22 local businesses with grants through their Genesee Cares Business Recovery Fund Program.
The businesses will split $875,000, with each award ranging from $15,00-$75,000.
The program is designed to help eligible businesses with 25 or less employees that experienced adverse economic impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The money will be used to help support investments related to employment restoration, job hiring, outdoor dining development, working capital and business resiliency.
The Genesee CARES program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
"The COVID pandemic took a heavy toll on our small businesses and the Genesee CARES program funding will help many of them start the process of recovering,” said County Manager, Matt Landers in a release. “With most mandates lifted and warmer weather on the way we urge County residents to get out and support our small business community."
“Small businesses are the backbone of our communities and our micropolitan economy,” said Don Cunningham, Chairman of Genesee Gateway Local Development Corporation which administered the program. “The Genesee CARES initiative demonstrates the strong collaboration among various public sector entities to support the private sector from business downturns experienced during the pandemic.”
The money is distributed on a first come first serve basis. The businesses that received the funding includes: restaurants, hospitality and construction, and others.
For more information about the Genesee CARES program visit www.GeneseeCARES.com.
Here is the list of businesses who received grant awards:
