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1. What Can I Use the Funds for?

Each business will be eligible to receive up to $15,000 that can be used for three broad categories: (1) rental and mortgage assistance, (2) personal protection equipment, and (3) retooling to allow for social distancing and a more sustainable response to COVID-19. For rental and mortgage assistance, the grants can only be used to cover principal and interest payments, but not taxes or insurance. Some of the approved retooling uses include space and technology upgrades, sanitization, and job training, classes and technical assistance. 

2. Are There Costs that Aren't Eligible?

The funds are available on a reimbursable basis for expenses such as rent and mortgage payments, personal protection equipment, and retooling of your business to better respond to COVID-19. There are plenty of costs that aren’t eligible, including: 

• Utilities
• Payroll costs
• Relief from employer payroll taxes
• Costs of daily business operations
• Regular maintenance of the facility or equipment
• Refinancing of existing debts.
• Activities not deemed to be in response to COVID-19 impacts.
• Taxes and Insurance as part of a mortgage payment (only principal and interest eligible).
• Marketing or advertising costs

 

3. How Do I Apply for the Grant?

You can apply for the grant by filling out the attached application and sending it to Pittsylvania County, PO Box 426, Chatham, VA 24531, ATTN: Susan McCulloch. The grant application may be signed electronically and submitted to susan.mcculloch@pittgov.org, but the original must be mailed. 

You can also complete the application online. 

In addition to the application, businesses will need to submit the following information to be eligible: 

• W-9
• YTD Comparison and Monthly Profit and Loss Statements or Bank Statements beginning January 1, 2020 to demonstrate COVID-19 impact.
• Most recent federal income tax return.
• Current business license, if applicable
• Dun and Bradstreet – Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number

4. What Businesses are Eligible to Apply?

Businesses from any industry are welcome to apply for the grants, but those in the tourism, retail, restaurant, and personal services sectors will be scored higher during the application process. 

5. How Will the Applications Be Sorted?

Applications for the grants will be scored according to criteria developed in concert with the Virginia Department of Community Housing and Development.