Relief grants available to qualifying county businesses
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - The city of Riverside advised small business owners who want to apply for grants in the current round of disbursals made available under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act to submit their applications no later than a week from Thursday, Sept. 24.
According to the Riverside Economic Development Agency, up to $10,000 per qualifying business is available for distribution. Eligibility is based on demonstrated need, and grants will be awarded quickly on a first-come, first-reviewed basis, according to the EDA.
Businesses must be currently registered and licensed in Riverside, have no more than 50 employees and ``must have experienced mandatory shutdown or substantial change in business operations,'' the EDA said.
Applications that are not receiv