{"id":4149,"date":"2021-05-17T16:36:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T23:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/?p=4149"},"modified":"2021-05-17T16:44:40","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T23:44:40","slug":"new-small-business-socares-grant-2021-deadline-extended","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southernoregonbusiness.com\/new-small-business-socares-grant-2021-deadline-extended\/","title":{"rendered":"New Small Business SOCARES Grant 2021 – DEADLINE EXTENDED"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SO CARES COVID19 Small Business Grants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
JACKSON COUNTY:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Applications will be accepted for Jackson County businesses between 12 pm PST on Friday, May 14 \u2013 11:59 pm PST on Thursday, May 20.\u00a0<\/strong>(extended from 5\/17 to 5\/20)<\/em>\n\u00a0\nThese funds are designated to businesses who were impacted by the April 30th<\/sup>\u00a0COVID19 risk rating change to \u201cExtreme\u201d. Businesses that are eligible must be able to:\u00a0\nDemonstrate financial decline\/burden due to the April 30, 2021 County return to \u201cExtreme Risk\u201d level (Examples: reduced capacity or business closures at restaurants and bars, gyms, indoor and outdoor entertainment)\nCertify through the date of application that they were financially impacted by the return to \u201cExtreme Risk\u201d level on April 30, 2021\nFull details may be found in the attached press release or on our website:\u00a0www.soredi.org\/socares2021<\/a><\/strong>\n\u00a0\nThis grant is not first-come, first-served. Awards are based on demonstrated need. Take the time to gather all the documents and complete your application in its entirety to improve your likelihood of approval. Incomplete applications and applications submitted outside of the application window will not be considered.\u00a0<\/em>\n\u00a0\nTips for a successful application\nTake the time to gather all necessary documents and upload them to your computer before starting the application.\u00a0\nUpload a file in EVERY box.\u00a0\nMake sure your W9 is signed! Test open the file once it\u2019s on your computer and triple check the signature is there.\nAfter you submit your application, you will get an email confirmation. Check all fields to make sure they are accurate. If something is wrong or missing, you will need to complete a new application.\u00a0\nIf you run into technical problems or need help,\u00a0schedule an appointment<\/a>\u00a0with a staff member.\u00a0<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Apply at https:\/\/soredi.org\/socares2021\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medford, Oregon <\/strong>\u2013 Over $1.4 million in grant funds are now available for eligible businesses impacted by the April 30th<\/sup> move to \u201cExtreme Risk\u201d related to COVID19 in Jackson County. Applications for this new \u201cSOCARES 2021\u201d fund may be accessed through Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI), which has contracted as grant administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to small businesses adversely affected by the April 30th county shift from “High” to “Extreme” Risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
JACKSON COUNTY: <\/strong><\/em>Applications will be accepted for Jackson County businesses between 12 pm PST on Friday, May 14 \u2013 11:59 pm PST on Thursday, May 20. <\/strong>(extended from 5\/17 to 5\/20)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applications will be reviewed after the window closes and funded based on demonstrated need, until funding is exhausted. Applicants will be notified of their award status no later than June 19th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ONLY complete applications, with all required documentation, will be considered.<\/strong> Incomplete applications, including those with missing signatures or required uploads, will not be considered for funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These funds are intended to be equally accessible to all businesses including the historically disadvantaged population groups (Asian, Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Women-owned businesses).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Eligible Businesses meet all of the below:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n