Final phase opens for COVID relief grants for #hospitality businesses

LEWISBURG, PA – The final phase of a #COVID19 relief #grant is now open for eligible #HospitalityIndustry businesses through SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG), and they have until June 15 to apply or until the funds are spent – and then the grant program ends.

The seven counties that have remaining funds are Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, and Snyder. The amount still available in Clinton County is $21,440.

Following are the remaining Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (#CHIRP) funds per county, totaling $1.2 million:

• Northumberland: $539,401

• Snyder: $249,208

• Juniata: $173,435

• Mifflin: $116,456

• Columbia: $103,906

• Clinton: $21,440

• Montour: $13,420

SEDA-COG Executive Director Kim Wheeler said with the end of the new grant program approaching, she hopes more businesses will apply.

“We know there are more businesses in these counties that could use these free funds, so we urge you to apply as soon as you can. We understand that times are busy and stressful, so we are here to help you through the process,” Wheeler said.

Those with questions may contact SEDA-COG Grants Manager Betsy Lockwood at 570-522-7265 or elockwood@seda-cog.org.

For-profit hospitality businesses can apply until funds are spent or June 15 at the Community Giving Foundation’s website at https://csgiving.org/chirp/.

Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000 to help alleviate 2020 revenue losses and pay for eligible operating expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.