If you own a restaurant and you’ve been impacted health pandemic you can apply for grant funds through the second round of the Worcester County Restaurant Relief Grant Program. Applications will be accepted online on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been expended.
“Worcester County’s Restaurant Relief Grant Program provides individual restauranteurs with grant relief to help restaurants with payroll and rent, outdoor dining expenses, site upgrades, carryout tech support, sanitation, and supplies,” Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development Director Melanie Pursel said.
Worcester County Economic Development, in cooperation with an independent review board, will award grants in the amount of $5,000.
Applicants should thoroughly review eligibility requirements and the Frequently Asked Questions prior to applying. Submitting an incomplete or inaccurate application may render an applicant ineligible for program funding.
For additional information, contact Michele Burke, business development and retention specialist, at mburke@co.worcester.md.us or at 410-632-3112.