COVID-19 Business Resources

Industry Communication Resources

The State of Ohio produces an updated document for businesses and organizations each week with information regarding vaccines, general COVID-19 updates, talking points, and suggested social media posts.   

• COVID-19 Update (4-11-2021).pdf 

AVAILABLE 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