COVID-19 Business Resources

NEW State Assistance Programs for Businesses

The State of Ohio has announced the launch of four new COVID-related small business grant/assistance programs:

• Food and Beverage Establishment Grant
• Lodging Grant
• Entertainment Venue Grant
• New Small Business Grant 

These grants range from $10,000 to $30,000. Businesses may apply for ONE of the programs.

Applications are now being accepted, with full program details, including Fact Sheets, Terms and Conditions, and Frequently Asked Questions, available at https://businesshelp.ohio.gov/.

ONGOING Local Assistance Programs for Businesses

Emergency Loan Fund

• Funded and administered by the Clinton County Port Authority
• $100,000 available; capped at $5,000
• For businesses with at least two employees in the county
• Applications accepted until funds are expended.
• Download the Loan Fund Overview here
• Download the Loan Fund Application here

CLOSED State and Local Assistance Programs for Businesses

Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund

• Funded by the State of Ohio; Administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency
• $37.5 million available; capped at $2,500
• For businesses with impacted liquor licenses
• The application period for this grant program has ended.
• Visit ODSA for more information

Small Business Relief Grant

• Funded by the State of Ohio; Administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency
• $125 million available; capped at $10,000
• For businesses with 25 or fewer employees
• The application period for this grant program has ended.
• Visit ODSA for more information.

Nonprofit Grant

• Funded by the State of Ohio; Administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
• The application period for this grant program has ended.
• Visit JFS for more information.

 Arts and Culture Relief Grant

• Funded by the State of Ohio; Administered by the Ohio Arts Council
• $20 million available
• The application period for this grant program has ended.
• Visit OAC for more information.

Clinton County CARES Grant

• Funded by Clinton County; Administered by the Clinton County Port Authority
• $250,000 available
• The application period for this grant program has ended.
• Download the Grant Overview here.
• Download the Grant Application here.

Small Business Emergency Relief Grant

• Funded and administered by the City of Wilmington; Review Assistance from the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce
• $50,000 in additional funds available in Round Two; capped at $10,000
• For businesses with 30 or fewer employees
• The application period for this grant program has ended.
• Visit the City of Wilmington for more information