St. Johns County Launches Small Business Exterior Improvement Grant Program
County now seeking community feedback for Phase II ARPA funding
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – Small businesses in St. Johns County can now apply for funding assistance through the Small Business Exterior Grant Program. On September 7, 2021, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners appropriated $500,000 to this program aimed at helping small businesses enhance outdoor spaces for COVID-19 mitigation. This funding is part of Phase I of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) signed into law by President Biden earlier this year. St. Johns County is estimated to receive $51.3 million in ARPA funding. To date, the Board of County Commissioners has appropriated $7,843,500.
Eligible small businesses must be located in St. Johns County, be an active and operational business at the time of applying, and have no more than 100 employees as of July 1, 2021. To see the full list of eligibility criteria, click here. Grants will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis and grant applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022. Each eligible business is limited to one application.
As we work to provide the best possible plan for our ARPA funds, we ask that St. Johns County residents participate in the process. St. Johns County is currently seeking community feedback for Phase II ARPA funds. Residents are encouraged to fill out a questionnaire and share their feedback regarding several funding objectives. Please visit www.sjcfl.us/SJCARPA to fill out the questionnaire and to learn more about St. Johns County’s ARPA program.
Media Release: St. Johns County, FL
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