Boulder County small businesses hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for up to $500 worth of personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies and sanitizers, and $500 of to-go food containers under a new program announced Tuesday by Boulder County commissioners.
The COVID-19 care packages will be available to eligible small businesses in towns, cities and unincorporated areas in the county, according to a news release.
Funding for the project is being provided through the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund, according to the release.
Commissioners “recognize the key role small businesses play in our county, including providing employment opportunities, keeping more dollars in our local economy, and strengthening the character and unique identity of our communities,” the release stated.
The goal of the program is to also support small businesses who comply with public health orders and introduce restaurants to sustainable products that support the county’s economic and climate action goals, according to the release.
Business owners who meet eligibility requirements can apply for packages of the materials starting Wednesday by visiting www.boco.org/C-19-supplies. There are a limited number of packages available, so they will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Boulder County’s Partners for a Clean Environment will administer the program and a vendor will package and deliver supplies to businesses, according to the release.
Eligible business are limited to:
- Restaurants
- Hotel/motel/hospitality
- Gyms
- Personal services (beauty services, personal training, massage therapists, cleaning services, pet care services).
- Nonprofits (except hospitals and long-term care facilities who are already eligible for supplies from Boulder County)
Eligibility criteria:
- Located within Boulder County
- Currently open and operating
- Currently providing in-person services, which can include to-go or curbside delivery
- Currently employ less than 50 people across all operations and locations
- Must not be a publicly traded company unless it is a privately-owned franchise.
- Owner lives in Colorado and manages and/or is included in day-to-day operations and makes long-term business decisions.
- Business is current on all city, county, and state accounts.
