Date: July 2, 2020

Hillsborough has started offering economic relief money to small businesses. Here are the requirements to qualify:

• Must have been injured by COVID-19
• Must be a Hillsborough county-based business (unincorporated areas are included)
• Must be in operation since March 1, 2019
• Must be open for business in some capacity
• Be a for-profit business
• Cannot be a publicly traded business

There are 3 different programs offered:

• Kickstart Business: This program is designed to offer immediate financial relief for small businesses within Hillsborough County
• Back to Work: This program is a way to help businesses hire employees
• Safe at Work Matching: This program is a way to help businesses match the cost of workplace improvements related to mitigating the spread of COVID-19

For more information, or to apply, click here.