- July 22, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Small businesses in New Jersey are now eligible for another round of grant money to help them recover from the coronavirus pandemic under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Wednesday providing a pool of $135 million in federal aid.
The bipartisan measure (S3982) is the latest relief package the state has enacted to help businesses struggling in the wake of COVID-19, which led to Murphy ordering nonessential businesses to close for months last year to help fight the spread of the virus that has killed more than 26,000 New Jersey residents.
This round of money consists of $55 million to microbusinesses, $15 million to bars and restaurants, $10 million to child care facilities, $10 million to for-profit arts and culture organizations, and $45 million to eligible small businesses and non-profit organizations.
The state Legislature approved the bill without a single no vote last month.
“As small businesses throughout New Jersey continue to struggle from…
