Grants from Prince George’s County and the city of Hyattsville are still available for Route 1 businesses struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The county’s Business Recovery Initiative has been revamped to offer up to $100,000 in grants for payroll, suppliers, rent, fixed debt payments and other business critical cash operating costs. Sole proprietors and 1099 applications are also now accepted.
Applications will be accepted online at the county’s website through Saturday, May 29.
Hyattsville is also offering $500,000 worth of Business Relief Grants as part of its $1 million pandemic response.
Small businesses and child care centers qualify for quarterly grants of up to $2,500, while working artists can receive up to $1,000 each quarter to offset lost revenue or other costs due to the coronavirus.
Applications for the funds open on Monday, June 1, at 10 a.m. For more information, check out the city’s website.
