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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 30, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Ohio, we recommend that you visit the state's Department of Health website

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Description of Program and Relief

Emergency Working Capital Program, Low Interest Partially Forgivable Loans for Specially Impacted Small Businesses

As part of Mayor Jackson’s ReStart CLE plan, certain businesses, including restaurants, personal care businesses and storefront retail establishments, may receive low interest loans up to $20,000 of which 50% ($10,000) is forgivable for costs associated with the purchase of personal protective equipment. Eligible businesses can apply loan proceeds towards rent/mortgage payments, utilities, payroll and personal protective equipment.

Government or Lead Agency

City of Cleveland

Dates Available

Effective immediately

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Loans are only available to restaurants, personal care businesses and storefront retail establishments. To qualify, applicants must be a locally-owned small business operating in the City of Cleveland as of March 1, 2020 and demonstrate an adverse impact on cash flow or revenue due to the coronavirus. Preference will be given to entities that are unable to access other coronavirus-related capital, are able to retain and/or restore pre-coronavirus employment and show a substantial negative impact on revenues. Additionally, each business will be required to provide a business sustainability plan outlining how they anticipate changing and re-orienting their business in response to the changes in operations.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

N/A

List of Additional Information

Click here to access application materials and to learn more about the program.

Applicants who have already applied for the Emergency Working Capital Program do not need to submit the application again, but must submit a supplemental questionnaire provided on the application page.


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