Ramsey County has earmarked CARES Act funds for small businesses, with $1.5 million set aside specifically for "individuals contributing to the local creative economy". This includes sole proprietors, self-employed creative workers, and home-based creative businesses. Creative economy applicants are eligible for up to $7,500 in grant support.
Eligible expenses for these funds are things like purchasing equipment to reopen/move business online, marketing, rent and facility expenses, and more. This is the initial application to ensure eligibility. If selected after September 1, there will be additional documentation of business revenue or expenses required to complete the application.
APPLICATION PERIOD: The initial application period ended on August 21, 2020. If your application was selected in the initial review, there will be additional documentation of business revenue or expenses required to complete the application. Eligible expenses for these funds are things like purchasing equipment to reopen/move business online, marketing, rent and facility expenses, and more.
If you have been invited to submit additional documentation and would like to receive assistance with your application, please complete and submit this form.
APPLICATION PAGE: You can find the application page here: https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/relief-fund.
INFO SESSIONS: There are no more info sessions scheduled. To view the recording of the Thursday, August 6 info session, click here.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Please see the FAQ here, or call 651-292-4381 or email info@springboardforthearts.org.
