With state and federal relief assistance to curb the Kovid-11 epidemic, the Anchorage municipality is rapidly stepping in to disburse 6,156 million, much of it in the form of relief grants and programs for businesses, tenants and others, a local official said. , A local official said.
Felix Rivera, chairman of the Anchorage Assembly, said many programs are still being created, and web links to how to apply for a variety of assistance will be added soon.
“We want to get this money out of there for the benefit of the community as soon as possible,” Rivera said.
Among other measures, the assembly expanded a program to subsidize small businesses, he said. He hopes to get the newly allocated funds out the door quickly.
Anchorage Economic Development Corp. In April, it was found that one in six occupations feared they would not recover from the epidemic. With the crisis looming, the AEDC will soon announce plans to provide details of the effects of the epidemic on anchor businesses from a new survey.
Some of the programs available by the municipality include:
The administration has recently allocated an additional 5 5 million for this program. Eligible industries will receive a grant of 10,000.
There seems to be a strong interest. A report from Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s administration said about 350 applications were received in two days after launching the expanded program last week.
To receive grants, businesses must employ 20 or fewer people, have a revenue of 1 million or less in 2019 and have a negative impact on the virus.
Businesses receiving federal relief assistance, including the Paycheck Protection Program, may receive grants.
Franchises are not eligible, but sole proprietorships are among the businesses that may apply. The application period ends on September 12.
Age-restricted businesses such as bars are not eligible for small business and non-profit grants.
But the corporation is working to create an application and program for the distribution of 14 14 million in bars and other businesses in the hospitality and tourism industry.
“We hope he gets out soon,” Rivera said.
The assembly expanded its rental and mortgage assistance program. Rivera said it has focused more than 20 million on boycotting and reducing shutdowns.
He said, “There are many different funding needs, so we tried to do the best we could for as many people as possible.
Early funding from the city for the aid has allowed Anchorage residents to pay for 2,000 homes worth હજાર 1.7 million in housing, the administration said. About 75% of that payment covers rent, while the remaining amount covers home loans.
Rivera said the web page will soon provide people with links to guidelines in the app. People can currently apply by dialing 211 or going to lasline Alaska 211.org.
Grants for day care providers and parents who need help paying for childcare will also be another major feature of the program, Rivera said.
The administration has allocated million 5 million in child care assistance to help parents and guardians meet the income criteria.
10 million has also been allocated to support child care facilities.
“Keeping the child care business open is a big concern,” Rivera said.
Extra money available:
Id 3 million specifically to support the Editarod Trail Sled Dog Race to provide relief to the nonprofit, including 220,000 lbs.
1 million for Rapid Rehabilitation Program to help people displaced by the epidemic
Land million. million to pay for public works projects for the public lands job program that creates jobs for those who became unemployed during the epidemic.
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