Monroe County Economic Development Corporation
is here to assist you with your application process,
please reach out to us.
CALL OR EMAIL AT:
Info2@mciledc.com
618-939-8681 EXT 309
Eligible existing small businesses who experienced business interruption or adverse conditions due to COVID-19 may apply. Award amounts will vary and are subject to review and adjustment pending application volume, reported losses, and take into account previous grant awards received.
General Timeline:
April 5th – May 10th: Application window
April 5th – May 15th: Ongoing application review
June – July: Grantee notification of awards and funding disbursement
B2B Arts: Program Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
The Back-to-Business Creative Recovery Grant Program (B2B Arts) makes available $50 million in recovery grants to businesses in the arts and creative sector i the state of Illinois that experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 to concert and theatre venues, performing or presenting arts organizations, arts education organizations, museums, and cultural heritage organizations in Illinois. Are you ELIGIBLE?
Frequently Asked Questions
The Back-to-Business Creative Recovery Grant Program (B2B Arts) makes available $50 million in recovery grants to businesses in the arts and creative sector i the state of Illinois that experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 to concert and theatre venues, performing or presenting arts organizations, arts education organizations, museums, and cultural heritage organizations in Illinois. Are you ELIGIBLE?
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B2B Restaurants: Program Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
The Back-to-Business Restaurants Grant Program (B2B Restaurants) makes available $50 million in recovery grant funding for restaurants in the state of Illinois that experienced extended closures and other financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to restaurants with 50 or fewer employees and is designed to support businesses that have not yet received substantial relief from other state or local grant programs during the pandemic. Are you ELIGIBLE?
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B2B Hotels: Program Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
The Back-to-Business Hotels Grant Program (B2B Hotels) makes available $75 million in recovery grants to hotels and lodging businesses in the state of Illinois which were greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the program, applicants are eligible to receive grant funding up to $1,500 per hotel room in the establishment. Applicants may submit multiple applications for different eligible establishments under the B2B Hotels grant. Are you ELIGIBLE?
Frequently Asked Questions
The Back-to-Business Hotels Grant Program (B2B Hotels) makes available $75 million in recovery grants to hotels and lodging businesses in the state of Illinois which were greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the program, applicants are eligible to receive grant funding up to $1,500 per hotel room in the establishment. Applicants may submit multiple applications for different eligible establishments under the B2B Hotels grant. Are you ELIGIBLE?