HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston's small-business relief fund received a $5 million bump Sept. 9.
Houston City Council approved the addition from the city's allocation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding.
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SEE ALSO: Applications now open for Houston's small business relief program
Business may receive up to a $50,000 grant. The program was originally allocated $15 million July 29. Applicants are evaluated on a scoring matrix developed by the Houston Office of Business Opportunity and nonprofit Houston Business Development Inc.
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If awarded funds, the business owners can apply them to payroll, rent, mortgages, personal protective gear for employees, marketing strategies and accounts payable.
Find applications here.
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