by:WOOD TV
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Because of a significant grant from Kent County, businesses forced to shut down under a state order aimed at preventing coronavirus are getting another shot at financial support.
Officials with Kent County on Thursday announced another $5 million in grant funding for eligible businesses that were closed by executive order as of Aug. 1. That includes:
- Indoor theaters
- Cinemas
- Performance venues
- Banquet centers
- Indoor gymnasiums
- Fitness centers
- Recreation centers
- Sports facilities
- Exercise facilities
- Bowling alleys
The funding also applies to contractors, skating rinks, climbing venues, vendors and suppliers that were directly impacted by business closures, including caterers.
County officials noted that businesses interested in the funding must be registered in Kent County, a private, for-profit or non-profit entity and closed as of Aug. 1 by executive order. w
Officials added that interested businesses can apply online.
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