Application Deadline Monday for Becker County Business Relief Grants

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – The deadline to apply for COVID-19 Business Relief Grants in Becker County is Monday.

The Becker County Board of Commissioners in cooperation with county business owners and the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce created three grant programs to aid county businesses affected by COVID-19.

Up to $665,135.71 can be awarded through Becker County from the State of Minnesota to facilitate the program. As of early February more than $200,000 in grants had been awarded.

Three grants are available:

A $2,000 grant has been extended and amended to allow for losses caused by state requirements that fell short of a full shut-down, such as when a portion of a business had to close, but the rest could stay open. The original $2,000 grant was for state-mandated full closures only.

A second grant, the Business Block Grant is designed for the hospitality industry, which will provide $5,000 to $20,000 to motels, bars, restaurants, gyms, caterers, bowling alleys and similar businesses.

Additionally, a Third Round of the CARES Act Business Relief Grants is also available.

Applications for the new County grant programs are available on the Becker County website through February 22 and money will need to be spent by March 15.