{"id":14077,"date":"2020-06-01T12:00:35","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T16:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=14077"},"modified":"2020-06-01T17:07:09","modified_gmt":"2020-06-01T21:07:09","slug":"orange-county-to-distribute-federal-cares-act-funding-in-response-to-covid-19-pandemic-urges-small-businesses-and-residents-to-prepare-required-documents","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2020\/06\/orange-county-to-distribute-federal-cares-act-funding-in-response-to-covid-19-pandemic-urges-small-businesses-and-residents-to-prepare-required-documents\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County to Distribute Federal CARES Act Funding in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: Urges Small Businesses and Residents to Prepare Required Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orange County, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Orange County Government has received $243.2 million in Federal CARES Act funding. The County\u2019s Small Business Grant Program will distribute $72.9 million of that to approximately 6,500 small businesses ($10,000 per business) to help them overcome the temporary loss of revenue due to COVID-19.<\/p>\n

\"\"In addition, $72.9 million of those funds are earmarked to help residents. Approximately $36.5 million have been allocated for Orange County\u2019s Individual and Family Assistance Program, which will provide a one-time payment of $1,000 per household for residents affected by COVID-19. Funds for this program will assist residents to bridge financial gaps for overdue rent, mortgage, medical or an eligible utility expense. Another $36.5 million have been allocated for expanded funding for Orange County\u2019s partner social-service organizations.<\/p>\n

Information is now available online for small businesses and residents at www.ocfl.net\/OrangeCares<\/a>. The application for the Small Business Grant Program and the Individual and Family Assistance Program will open June 8, 2020.<\/p>\n

The County is recommending that small businesses and residents review the eligibility criteria and prepare their documents now so they are ready to apply come June 8.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cWe\u2019re urging small businesses and residents to prepare now so they can get their applications submitted in a timely manner,\u201d said Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings. \u201cThese funding amounts were broken down to help as many residents and businesses as possible during this challenging time.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a result of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners\u2019 philosophy to work with local governments to reach and assist as many residents as possible, funding is open to all residents and small businesses located within the boundaries of Orange County, not just unincorporated Orange County.<\/p>\n

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The breakdown of funding is as follows:<\/p>\n

Small Business Financial Assistance:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$72.9 million<\/strong><\/p>\n

Social Services and Community Needs:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $72.9 million<\/strong><\/p>\n

OC Public Safety and Health Expenditures:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$48.6 million<\/p>\n

Municipality and Constitutional Officer Expenditures:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$24.3 million<\/p>\n

Replenishment Account:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $24.5 million<\/p>\n

For more information on eligibility criteria and required documents, visit ocfl.net\/OrangeCares<\/a>. If you are unable to access the Internet or have a language barrier, please call Orange County\u2019s 3-1-1 call system for assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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