Restaurant Grant Relief Program:
Funds to support Dorchester County restaurants that have experienced a COVID-19 disruption. Applications will be available on the Economic Development Website until November 13th. Paper copies are available Monday through Friday (8:30 AM-4:30 PM) at the Economic Development office located at the Eastern Shore Innovation Center, 104 Tech Park Drive in Cambridge. Eligible businesses will receive $10,000 for qualifying expenses.
Delivery Instructions By Email: info@ChooseDorchester.org
Mail/Delivery: Restaurant Grant Relief Program, c/o Dorchester County Economic Development, 104 Tech Park Drive, Cambridge MD 21613
Eligibility:
- Must be in Good Standing with the state of Maryland and Dorchester County
- Have a physical address in Dorchester County
- Must demonstrate pandemic business interruption shown through internal sales records to compare between periods
Qualifying Expenditures:
- Working capital, such as rent, payroll, and job training
- Purchase of equipment and services to expand outdoor dining, such as tents, heaters, warmers, and carts
- Infrastructure improvements, such as HVAC system upgrades
- Technology to support carryout and delivery
- Purchase of PPE and disposable food containers and utensils
- Sanitization services
https://choosedorchester.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Restaurant-Relief-Grant.pdf