Each business in the state of Louisiana may receive up to
$15,000 in funds for recovery from the pandemic. Beginning July 28, small
businesses can apply for grants, but applications close on August 18, which will
be the 21st day of the program.
"On June 12, 2020, Governor John Bel Edwards signed Senate
Bill 189, Act 311, enacting several COVID-19 relief funds, including the
Louisiana Main Street Recovery Fund that awards grants to many Louisiana small
businesses to assist in their recovery for the economic impacts of COVID-19," reports
Louisiana's website for the relief program.
The program hopes that by September 26, or day 60, they will
have given $40 million to minority, women, or veteran-owned applicants. Call
centers that provide information for prospective business-owners opened up on
July 10 and are available now to discuss whether or not a prospective business
is eligible.
The call hours will be extended, starting July 28, in order
to answer any questions regarding the application process as it opens to small
business across the state. As of right now, the call centers operate Monday
through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The program will be administered by John M. Schroder, State
Treasurer, Louisiana Department of Treasury.
