Governor Carney Announces Additional Relief Funding for Small Businesses, Arts Organizations
All Relief Grant recipients to receive 20 percent bonus; hospitality businesses will receive 50 percent bonus; $10 million for Arts organizations
Dec 21, 2020
Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Small Business on Monday announced a new round of relief funding — $26 million to support small businesses most affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
The DE Relief Grant program — funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act — has supported roughly 3,000 Delaware businesses throughout the COVID-19 crisis with more than $180 million in grants.
Also on Monday, Governor Carney and the Delaware Department of State announced $10 million in relief funding for Delaware arts organizations. The State of Delaware will provide $5 million, with another $5 million in matching contributions.
