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Hillsborough County Small Business Relief Money

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.