{"id":806255,"date":"2020-04-09T17:33:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T23:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/?p=381575"},"modified":"2020-04-09T17:33:01","modified_gmt":"2020-04-09T23:33:01","slug":"frisco-summit-county-announce-new-grants-to-help-support-businesses-and-residents-during-the-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/local-news\/frisco-summit-county-announce-new-grants-to-help-support-businesses-and-residents-during-the-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Frisco, Summit County announce new grants to help support businesses and residents during the shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image p402_hide\">\n<div class=\"caption-container\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/12\/Core-SDN-121819-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/12\/Core-SDN-121819-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/12\/Core-SDN-121819-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/12\/Core-SDN-121819-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/12\/Core-SDN-121819-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/12\/Core-SDN-121819-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption><strong>A view of downtown Frisco&#8217;s Main Street on Tuesday, Dec. 17.<\/strong><br \/><em>Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com<\/em><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>FRISCO \u2014&nbsp;A number of new grants were announced this week at the town, county and federal levels, each meant to make a significant difference in helping businesses and individuals who\u2019ve been financially impacted by the COVID-19 shutdown as well as providing financial support to facilities actively combatting the virus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frisco<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, the Frisco Town Council approved two new grant programs during a special meeting \u2014 including the Frisco COVID-19 Business Assistance Program and the Frisco Residential Rental Assistance Program \u2014 similar to other initiatives already launched by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Breckenridge (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/town-of-breckenridge-sets-aside-1-5-million-in-covid-19-relief-funds-for-small-businesses-and-workers\/\">Breckenridge<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Silverthorne (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/silverthorne-announces-emergency-assistance-fund-for-businesses\/\">Silverthorne<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the important thing I\u2019ve learned over the last few weeks is that part of what makes everything work in the good times is all of our businesses and all of the locals doing what we do,\u201d Frisco\u2019s new Mayor Hunter Mortensen said. \u201cNow the good times have turned a little bit, and it\u2019s on us in government to look after everybody.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"row sd-donation sd-donation-mobile p-0\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-4 p-2\">\n<div data-bg=\"url(https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/SDN-logo-white-1.png)\" class=\"p-0 mt-2 mb-2 h-75 text-center rocket-lazyload\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/SDN-logo-white-1.png\" class=\"logo m-0 p-0 invisible\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-bg=\"url(https:\/\/cdn.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/sdn-banner-paypal.jpg)\" class=\"col-xl-8 p-3 text-center rocket-lazyload\">\n<h3 class=\"d-inline mr-3\">Support Local Journalism<\/h3>\n<p><button class=\"btn d-inline\" type=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/donate\/?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=donation&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=mid-article\">Donate<\/a><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWe can\u2019t do as much as some will need or want, but our goal with this is that this money will help people get through this month and the next, so that when we come out on the other side, and we all start getting back together, we don\u2019t have anybody who had to close their doors or leave town.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The town pledged $500,000 to the business assistance program, developed to support the town\u2019s independently owned businesses while they wait for additional federal and state help. The program will provide immediate funds to help business owners pay for essential expenses, such as rent, utilities, payroll and more. Businesses will be eligible to receive up to $5,000 in grants, determined based on monthly rent or mortgage payments.<\/p>\n<p>The town already is accepting applications and should begin pushing out checks by Monday. Individuals with questions should reach out to <a href=\"mailto:COVID19BusinessGrant@townoffrisco.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">covid19businessgrant@townoffrisco.com<\/a><i class=\"fas fa-external-link-alt\"><\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>The town also allocated $250,000 to its resident assistant program, which will offer up to $1,500 in rent relief for individuals who qualify through the Family &amp; Intercultural Resource Center\u2019s needs assessment. Those who are interested can call 970-262-3888 during weekdays but are being asked not to show up at the office.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the new grant programs, the Frisco Town Council also passed a number of other initiatives to help affected individuals, including waiving the town\u2019s bag fees through July 1 as well as waiving penalties and interest on water fees until July. At a council meeting next week, the town also is considering an ordinance that would waive penalties on late payments of taxes collected by businesses on behalf of Frisco.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe realize that there\u2019s an immediate financial crunch that everybody is in,\u201d Mortensen said. \u201cWe want to do anything we can to give people some peace of mind. It\u2019s not a time to profit off of people\u2019s misfortune and collect late fees or interest payments if they can\u2019t get things in on time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summit County<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, Summit County announced the launch of its new small-business assistance program, freeing up $250,000 in grant funds available to businesses in unincorporated areas of the county.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSummit County has never experienced a crisis like this, and the impacts to our business community have been severe,\u201d County Commissioner Karn Stiegelmeier said in a news release. \u201cWe know how painful it is for so many shops, restaurants, offices and other establishments to close their doors, especially at the height of spring ski season.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eligible businesses \u2014 applicants must be independently owned and operate year-round, among other criteria \u2014 can receive a one-time grant of up to $5,000 to help with essential functions. Short-term rentals, publicly traded corporate entities and their subsidiaries are not eligible for the grant.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"SummitCountyCO.gov\/smallbusiness (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/summitcountyco.gov\/1317\/Small-Business-Assistance-Grants\" target=\"_blank\">SummitCountyCO.gov\/smallbusiness<\/a><i class=\"fas fa-external-link-alt\"><\/i>. Applications will be available beginning April 14 and will be due by April 24.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summit Community Care Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to new grant programs for local businesses and residents, the Summit Community Care Clinic is getting a major boost thanks to federal partners. Congressman Joe Neguse announced that the care clinic would receive a grant of more than $755,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\u2019 Health Resources Services Administration to help with its new coronavirus response.<\/p>\n<p>The grant comes as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act signed by President Donald Trump late last month, opening the door for health centers like the Care Clinic to acquire additional medical supplies, new telehealth infrastructure and more.<\/p>\n<p>The grant is the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"second that\u2019s been awarded (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/summit-community-care-clinic-gets-65k-grant-for-coronavirus\/\">second that\u2019s been awarded<\/a> to the Care Clinic for its COVID-19 response, including a $65,250 grant from Health Resources Services Administration last month.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Summit Community Care Clinic maintains its commitment to serve as a vital health care resource for Summit County and surrounding areas by meeting the needs of all patients, particularly those who experience barriers to accessing care,\u201d clinic CEO Helen Royal said. \u201cThe critical funding allocated through the CARES Act will allow us to provide continued care in our community to our most vulnerable residents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/frisco-summit-county-announce-new-grants-to-help-support-businesses-and-residents-during-the-shutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: Summit Daily<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A view of downtown Frisco&#8217;s Main Street on Tuesday, Dec. 17.Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com FRISCO \u2014&nbsp;A number of new grants were announced this week at the town, county and federal levels, each meant to make a significant difference in helping businesses and individuals who\u2019ve been financially impacted by the COVID-19 shutdown as well as providing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-806255","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-local-news"},"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-07-14 10:27:51","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"distributor_meta":false,"distributor_terms":false,"distributor_media":false,"distributor_original_site_name":"KSMT The Mountain","distributor_original_site_url":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt","push-errors":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/806255","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=806255"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/806255\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=806255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=806255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=806255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}