On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, St. Mary’s County Commissioners approved the St. Mary’s County Hotel Relief Fund II, Restaurant Relief Fund III and the Online Sales and Telework Fund. St. Mary’s County recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic hardship for many businesses. To provide local relief from this hardship, St. Mary’s County has activated three relief funds.
The Hotel Relief Fund II will have a maximum budget of $189,787. The maximum award per grantee is $25,000.
Grants may be used for:
Eligible businesses can submit an online application starting at 3:00PM on Monday, April 5, 2021 at https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/hgrants/ Applicants are encouraged to visit the grant portal for more information on required documents, applicant eligibility, and to create a user account prior to submission of the application.
Deadline to apply is 5PM on Friday, April 23, 2021.
The Restaurant Relief Fund III will have a maximum budget of $471,443. The maximum award per grantee is $12,000.
Food service establishments must be engaged in activities in accordance with NAICS Code 722320, 7224 or 7225, must demonstrate a need for assistance, be based in St. Mary’s County, be in good standing with the State of Maryland, St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use and Growth Management and Office of the Treasurer.
Grants may be used for:
Deadline to apply is 5PM on Friday, April 23, 2021.
The Online Sales and Telework Fund will have a maximum budget of $9,487. The maximum award per grantee is $3,159.
Small businesses must be based in St. Mary’s County, be in good standing with the State of Maryland, St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use and Growth Management and Office of the Treasurer , have been established prior to March 9, 2020, currently be in operation, and not have more than 20 total employees excluding the owner.
Grants may be used for:
Deadline to apply is 5PM on May 1, 2021.
If you have any questions regarding any of the grant funds, please contact Kellie Hinkle, Deputy Director Kellie.Hinkle@StMarysMD.com 240-925-7178.
The Hotel Relief Fund II will have a maximum budget of $189,787. The maximum award per grantee is $25,000.
Grants may be used for:
- Normal operating costs, such as rent, payroll, job training, taxes, debt service, or similar costs
- Purchase of PPE, sanitization services, or other COVID-19 related
Eligible businesses can submit an online application starting at 3:00PM on Monday, April 5, 2021 at https://www.yesstmarysmd.com/hgrants/ Applicants are encouraged to visit the grant portal for more information on required documents, applicant eligibility, and to create a user account prior to submission of the application.
Deadline to apply is 5PM on Friday, April 23, 2021.
The Restaurant Relief Fund III will have a maximum budget of $471,443. The maximum award per grantee is $12,000.
Food service establishments must be engaged in activities in accordance with NAICS Code 722320, 7224 or 7225, must demonstrate a need for assistance, be based in St. Mary’s County, be in good standing with the State of Maryland, St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use and Growth Management and Office of the Treasurer.
Grants may be used for:
- 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 carry out and delivery
- Purchase of PPE and disposable food containers and utensils
- Sanitization services
- Eligible businesses can submit an online application starting at 3:00PM on Monday, April 5, 2021 at
Deadline to apply is 5PM on Friday, April 23, 2021.
The Online Sales and Telework Fund will have a maximum budget of $9,487. The maximum award per grantee is $3,159.
Small businesses must be based in St. Mary’s County, be in good standing with the State of Maryland, St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use and Growth Management and Office of the Treasurer , have been established prior to March 9, 2020, currently be in operation, and not have more than 20 total employees excluding the owner.
Grants may be used for:
- Expenses incurred to establish or expand online sales and/or telework during COVID (after March 2020).
Deadline to apply is 5PM on May 1, 2021.
If you have any questions regarding any of the grant funds, please contact Kellie Hinkle, Deputy Director Kellie.Hinkle@StMarysMD.com 240-925-7178.