Governor Dewine Announces Grants for Small Businesses
The Small Business Relief Grant is designed to provide relief to Ohio businesses that have been negatively affected by COVID-19.
Governor Mike DeWine has designated up to $125 million of funding received by the State of Ohio from the federal CARES Act to provide $10,000 grants to small businesses to help them through the current crisis. The program, which will begin accepting applications November 2, 2020, will be administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency.
Grant information
Download the fact sheet.
The Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund is designed to assist Ohio’s on-premise liquor permit holders. Governor Mike DeWine has designated $38.7 million of funding received by the State of Ohio from the federal CARES Act to provide $2,500 assistance payments to on-premise liquor permit holders to help them through the financial difficulties experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. These permit holders have not been able to fully use their liquor permit and it’s had an impact on their business. The program, which will begin accepting applications November 2, 2020, will be administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency.
How to apply.
Troy Foundation Announces Grant Program for Non-Profits
The Troy Foundation is offering an opportunity to offset some of the lost revenue realized by our grantee partners as a result of COVID-19.
For more information - thetroyfoundation.org
Miami County Commissioners announce Miami County Cares Grant program for Small Businesses & Non-Profits (added 9/4/2020)
Resources for Economic Support from the State of Ohio
Unemployment FAQ's for Employers and Employees - Department of Job and Family Services
Ohio Department of Health - 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634)
Local Resources from Miami County Public Health
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- The Health Department is fielding calls regarding the health crisis including clarification of essential businesses/staff.
- Telephone - 937-573-3500
- Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Workers' Compensation
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- The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) announced that insurance premium installments due for March, April and May for the current policy year may be deferred until June 1, 2020. Read a list of FAQs from the Ohio BWC. (Updated 3/26/2020)
- The Ohio BWC has made temporary policy changes regarding the use of telemedicine services for injured workers and medical documentation. We’ve also gathered general guidance for workers’ comp for Work from Home employees. Read more. (Courtesy CareWorks Comp, added 3/24/2020)
Miami Valley Small Business Development Center
The SBDC is working virtually. You can contact them for counseling and they are providing webinars for small businesses. We suggest following their Facebook page for details.
Information from Premier Health - Upper Valley Medical Center (added 4.2.2020)
