Are you a business owner impacted by Hurricane Milton or the tornadoes?

A new program is now available for business owners on the Treasure Coast by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, with support from American Express.

They launched the Small Business Hurricane Recovery Grant Program, which offers $5,000 grants to small businesses impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, helping cover vital expenses such as rent, payroll, utilities, inventory, and equipment.

In order to qualify, your business must have the following:

• 1-25 employees,
• A physical location or online presence in an SBA-declared disaster area for these hurricanes – which includes St. Lucie, Martin and Palm Beach Counties,
• An IRS-issued EIN and a business bank account for ACH payments.

In addition, your business should not have received a 2024 grant from the USCCF’s Resiliency Program. Nonprofit organizations - except chambers of commerce - are NOT eligible.

The application process is open now and will be open until November 17, 2024. You can apply by submitting a W-9 form and bank verification (voided business check or bank letter). There is a limit of one application per business.

Once you apply, you will hear the application status from them by December 13, 2024. Approved grantees must confirm any disaster-related losses not covered by insurance and complete a post-grant survey approximately six weeks after receiving funds.

For more information, click here.