Email: PIO@ocfl.net
Orange County to Host Educational Events to Assist Residents in Applying for BOOST Grants for Small Businesses, Home-Based Businesses and Gig Workers
Webinar Set for Monday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. – In-Person Events to Follow
WHAT:
Orange County Government has introduced Orange County Small Business BOOST – a new program offering grants for small businesses, home-based businesses, and gig workers, that are valued at up to $10,000, $3,000 and $1,400 respectively.
These cash grants will extend vital support to the small business community that was severely impacted by COVID-19. Program guidelines and application information is currently available at ocfl.net/BOOST, with the application going live on Tuesday, July 18. Funds will be awarded to qualifying applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.
For business owners and gig workers who may need additional assistance in completing their application, Orange County is hosting educational events. Set for Monday, July 17, the first educational event will be a webinar – the two that follow will be in-person events.
For more information, email BOOST@ocfl.net
WHEN AND WHERE:
VIRTUAL EVENT
Monday, July 17, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Visit www.ocfl.net/BOOST for registration information and sign-up link.
IN-PERSON EVENT
Friday, July 21, 2023 – 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
National Entrepreneur Center
(inside the Orlando Fashion Square Mall)
3201 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
Visit www.ocfl.net/BOOST for registration information and sign-up link.
IN-PERSON EVENT
Thursday, August 3, 2023 – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
National Entrepreneur Center
(inside the Orlando Fashion Square Mall)
3201 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
Visit www.ocfl.net/BOOST for registration information and sign-up link.
MORE INFORMATION:
The Orange County Small Business BOOST program provides grants to eligible small businesses, home-based businesses and gig workers that were impacted by COVID-19. The grants do not have to be repaid. While the pandemic may be over, the negative consequences are still being felt. Small businesses, home-based businesses and gig workers that can demonstrate a 25% decline in revenue* during the pandemic may apply. Funds will be awarded to qualifying applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.
*The decline in revenue must exceed the total amount of any federal, state, or local grants received by the applicant.
For more information and eligibility information, visit: www.ocfl.net/BOOST.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.