b'BBuurrlliinnggttoonnCCoouunnttyyLLaauunncchheessGGrraannttPPrrooggrraammt oHHeellppMMiilliittaarryytoaannddVVeetteerraannoowwnneeddBBuussiinneesssseesshttps://www.co.burlington.nj.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2186Home - County News Applications are now being accepted and awardsBurlington County, New JerseyPosted on: February 15, 2024 will be made on a rolling basis until funding isVeteran-owned and military personnel-ownedexhausted. The County contracted with Community, businesses located in Burlington County can nowGrants, Planning and Housing to help administer apply for a grant up to $20,000 to assist themthe grant program so applications are thoroughly with their economic recovery and growth. reviewed and awards made quickly.The Burlington County Military and Veteran-ownedFor more information about the program and howBusiness Grant Program launched this month and isto apply, visit https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/ now accepting applications from eligible businesses.2063/VeteranMilitary-Owned-Business-Grants or call The program was created by the Burlington609-755-5711 or email BurlCoVets@cpgh.net.County Commissioners to assist businesses ownedWe all have a responsibility recognize the by veterans or active-duty, Reserve or Nationalsacrifices made by our military men and women and Guard service members.do all we can to support them and their families, A total of $500,000 of Burlington Countyssaid State Senator Troy Singleton. American Rescue Plan Act funding has beenProviding financial assistance to our local dedicated to the program. veteran- and military-owned businesses is one Burlington County is the chosen home of tensway we fulfill that responsibility. These grants of thousands of veterans, along with thousandswill support our veterans who stood watch and more active-duty and reserve service members. guarded our nation while aiding Burlington These heroes deserve our gratitude, respect andCounty businesses that provide jobs, goods and support and we continue to prioritize programsservices for our local communities. to help them and their families, said BurlingtonThe Military and Veteran-owned Business Grant County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson. Program is one of several initiatives launchedCreating this grant program will aid businessesby the County to help small businesses impacted owned by veterans and military-personnel to growby the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic and thrive and send a message that Burlingtondownturn. Near the start of the pandemic in 2020, County welcomes and supports those who bravelythe Commissioners created the Health Emergency defended our nation. Loan Program, also known as HELP. That program To be eligible for a grant, businesses must meetoffered zero-interest loans to assist them tothe following criteria: continue operating through the health emergency.Located in Burlington County It provided a lifeline for many Burlington CountyMajority ownership (51% or more) must bebusinesses that failed to qualify for or exhausted a veteran or military service member, including federal or state assistance.members of the Reserve or Guard forces The County also launched a Business Portal onHave incurred a COVID-19 related loss the County website to provide a single location or hardship. for new and established businesses to go for32 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'