September 15, 2020
JUST ANNOUNCED: Round 2 of the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) for small businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The grant is open to all Illinois small businesses with $20 million or less in 2019 revenue & designed to cover up to 2 months of expenses. A total of $200 million has been earmarked, with at least half going to downstate businesses. The application is available on the DCEO website with submissions being accepted starting September 17th. For more information on eligibility and a link to the application, visit the Covid 19 Relief page of the city website.
https://www.highlandil.gov/economic_development/covid-19_relief_news.php
IDPH: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Illinois 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-889-3931 or email: dph.sick@illinois.gov
