ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Time is running out to apply for a BOOST grant through the American Rescue Plan.
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These grants help businesses recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and those who have experienced a 25% decline in revenue because of it.
Small businesses can receive up to a $10,000 grant, home-based businesses can receive up to $3,000 and gig workers can receive up to $1,400.
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The Orange County Government will close the application portal on Friday, Sep. 15, at 11:59 p.m.
Pending applications will be considered through Sep. 30, but new applications must be completed by Sep. 15.
Applicants must provide documentation of business losses from 2020 to 2023.
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Grants are specifically for businesses and gig workers in Orange County.
According to the county, the BOOST program has processed 2,500 applications since July.
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