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CONGRATULATIONS to the following Grant Recipients (from the second round of applications):

(in alphabetical order by First Name)
  • Kim Fisher - K&K Kasual Kuts
  • Lynda Nguyen - Polished Nails & Spa
  • Mikel Grandey - Downhome Decor
  • Penny Fluhart - A Hair Affair Salon & Boutique
  • Rachel Wivell - Shorely Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
  • Wanda Hughes - Snips & Styles

If you applied but did not receive an email from the County, your application was deemed ineligible.  Reasons for ineligibility include:

  • Business location in an Incorporated Town that is not participating in the County's Small Business grant initiative.
  • Business was not required to close by Executive Order 53 (directive #'s 3,4,&6) and Executive Order 55 (directive # 4).

Second Round Grant Opportunity for Small Businesses

Small Businesses that are located in Accomack County that were deemed ineligible (unpaid/delinquent taxes, or business license was inactive)  during the first round of Small Business Grant Applications have a chance to reapply for grants up to $4,000 or up to $2,750 (for closed home based businesses and restaurants with take-out and delivery).   This also affords the opportunity for Small Business owners who missed the first round application deadline to apply. 

TAXES MUST BE CURRENT AND BUSINESS LICENSES OBTAINED (if required) ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 22, 2020.

Small Businesses previously awarded a grant through the CARES Act from Accomack County, are not eligible for funding during this application cycle.

The County will continue using Executive Order 53 (directive #'s 3,4, & 6) and Executive Order 55 (directive #4) to determine whether a small business or home based business is eligible for grant funds.  Excerpts from Orders 53 and 55 can be found here.  Examples of small businesses temporarily closed by EO 53 and EO 55 include but are not limited to:

  • Restaurants
  • Restaurants that provided take-out/delivery are eligible for a reduced grant amount (up to $2,750)
  • Theatres
  • Hair Salons
  • Indoor Public Amusement
  • Campgrounds
  • Home based businesses that were closed are eligible for a reduced grant amount (up to $2,750).

The County will open up on-line applications on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and close the applications on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.  Only one grant per business will be awarded.  An on-line application form and submittal is REQUIRED to be considered.

Incorporated Towns participating in the County's Small Business Grant Initiative are:

  • ACCOMAC 
  • BELLE HAVEN 
  • BLOXOM
  • HALLWOOD
  • MELFA
  • ONLEY
  • SAXIS

If you are located in an Incorporated Town that is not listed, your application will be deemed ineligible.

Successful grant recipients will be notified by email and be required to submit a W-9 form.  Successful grant award recipients applicant name and business name will be listed on this website.  Check this website for details regarding grant notifications.

 
Application link is located at the bottom of this section.

UPDATED Eligibility Information

  • Business is physically located in Accomack County.
  • Business employs 30 persons or less.
  • Business was temporarily closed as a result of EO 53 (directive #'s 3,4, & 6) or EO 55 (directive # 4).
  • Business was open to the public and actively doing business on  March 24, 2020, and is currently doing business.
  • County or Town business license is currently active as of September 22, 2020.
    • To apply/re-apply for a County Business License please CLICK HERE, and follow the instructions.
  • County taxes are current and have been paid as of September 22, 2020.   
    • To pay or verify payment of your County Taxes please call the Treasurer's Office at 757-787-5738.
  • Must fully complete and submit an on-line application.
  • Business must be in good standing with Accomack County.

 Important Information Concerning your Application:

  • Applications will be reviewed by the County, and the County in its sole discretion will make grant awards after review.       
  • Applications will be received through a 3rd party website, Survey Monkey.  Links will be uploaded to this website making the on-line applications active.     
    • The link for the grant application for Small Businesses will be activated on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and close on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
  • It is recommended that applicants use a computer, laptop, tablet, or similar device.  Cell phones will process the application, however they will take longer than other types of devices.
  • Items you will need for your application:   
    • Basic business information:          
      • Address (business physical and mailing, if different)
      • Phone Number
      • Email
      • Number of Employees          
      • Name of Business on record with the State Corporation Commission.
      • Name you are doing business as (DBA)
      • You will need to certify that you have a County or Town business license, if one is required, as of September 22, 2020.
        • County or Town business license number, if one is required.  (To apply CLICK HERE)
  • Verify that you are current with County Taxes as of September 22, 2020.  (Call 757-787-5738)
  • You will need to indicate if your business received or was approved for any EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) or PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) funds.  These funds were made available by the Small Business Administration as a result of COVID-19 earlier this year.
  • You will need to certify that the information provided on the application is accurate and truthful.

If you have questions that cannot be answered by reviewing the online information, please call 757-787-5739.

The small business must have been ordered closed by the Governor's Executive Order 53 or Executive Order 55 (which includes campgrounds).   

 The application period is now closed.

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Updated and New Information on Small Business Grants

If you applied but did not receive an email on July 17th from the County, your application was deemed ineligible.  Reasons for ineligibility include:

  • Business location in an Incorporated Town that is not participating in the County's Small Business grant initiative.
  • Business was not required to close by Executive Order 53 (directive #'s 3,4,&6) and Executive Order 55 (directive # 4).
  • Business License was not active on March 24, 2020.
  • Unpaid taxes in 2019 or delinquent taxes.

The application period for Accomack County's Small Business grants is now closed.  81 applications were received online while the application period was open.

The County has completed its review of the applications and will be notifying successful grant recipients by email on July 17th.  Grant recipients will need to fill out and return a W-9 form and agree to have applicant/business name listed on the Small Business grant webpage in order to receive payment.

The County will post successful grant recipients on this website once W-9's are returned.  Check back here next week for updates.

The County thanks all those who made an application for the Small Business grants.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following Grant Recipients (from the first round of applications):

(in alphabetical order by First Name)

  • Amy Kay Hines - Profiles Hair Styling
  • Asir Korkmaz - Sage Diner
  • Barbara Adkins - Hair Art Salon
  • Bobbi Shumway - Wolff's Sandwich Shoppe
  • Charles Killmon - Shore Pellet Stoves Plus
  • Courtney Hammer - Courtney Helene Hairdressing, LLC.
  • Dana Anis Tapman - Dana's Corner Cuts
  • Diane Lindsay - Lindsay's Skin Rejuvenation
  • Doris Ebony Brown-Marcelin - ES Academy of Cosmetology
  • Elizabeth Pinder - Pinder Massage Therapy
  • ESO Arts Center
  • Exmore Moose Lodge
  • Justin Wilder - Captain's Cove Golf & Yacht Club, Inc.
  • Katherine Kalmoutis - Stuckey's
  • Kathryn Byrd - K Byrd Salon
  • Kelly Scott-Doughty - Christopher K
  • Keva Chanel Sample - Nubian Design Hair Salon
  • Light House Ministries, Inc. Thrift Store
  • Louise Battle - Southern Cooking & Catering
  • Maria Ballon - Occohannock on the Bay Camp & Retreat Center
  • Martha Linton - Martha's Kitchen
  • Mary N. Smith Cultural Enrichment Center
  • Monica Johnson - Monica's Hair & Nails
  • Moody Miles - Saxis Island Museum
  • Robert Giardina - The Bistro in Bloxom
  • Robert White - Shore Flea Market
  • Sahan Karaman - Panzottis Pizza & Waffles
  • Shannon Boggs - Vanity Hair Salon & Spa, Inc.
  • Tammy Hurley - Hair Country
  • Thomas Harding - Subway
  • Valerio Montalvo - Don Valerio's Mexican Restaurant
  • Windell Bagwell - Master Kutz World, LLC.

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Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $3,750 (for closed home based businesses and restaurants with take-out and delivery) are available to qualifying small businesses that are located in Accomack County, that were closed by Executive Order.  The County is using Executive Order 53 (directive #'s 3,4, & 6) and Executive Order 55 (directive #4) to determine whether a small business or home based business is eligible for grant funds.  Excerpts from Orders 53 and 55 can be found here.  Examples of small businesses temporarily closed by EO 53 and EO 55 include but are not limited to:

  • Restaurants
  • Restaurants that provided take-out/delivery are eligible for a reduced grant amount (up to $3,750)
  • Theatres
  • Hair Salons
  • Indoor Public Amusement
  • Campgrounds
  • Home based businesses that were closed are eligible for a reduced grant amount (up to $3,750).

The County will open up on-line applications for small businesses on July 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and the application period will close at 5:00 p.m. on July 10, 2020.  Funding will be made on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis, and only one grant per business will be awarded.  An on-line application form and submittal is REQUIRED to be considered.

Small businesses which are located within an Incorporated Town should check this website often to find out whether or not you are eligible to apply based on action by the Town.  Incorporated Towns participating in the County's Small Business Grant Initiative are:

  • ACCOMAC 
  • BELLE HAVEN 
  • BLOXOM
  • HALLWOOD
  • MELFA
  • ONLEY
  • SAXIS

Successful grant recipients will be notified by email and be required to submit a W-9 form.  Successful grant award recipients applicant name and business name will be listed on this website.  Check this website after July 13, 2020 for details regarding grant notifications.

Application links are at the bottom of the page.

Eligibility Information

  • Business is physically located in Accomack County.
  • Business employs 30 persons or less.
  • Business was temporarily closed as a result of EO 53 (directive #'s 3,4, & 6) or EO 55 (directive # 4).
  • Business was open to the public and actively doing business on  March 24, 2020. 
  • County or Town business license was valid on March 24, 2020.
  • County taxes were current as of March 24, 2020. 
  • Must fully complete and submit an on-line application.
  • Business must be in good standing with Accomack County.

 Important Information Concerning your Application:

  • Applications will be reviewed by the County, and the County in its sole discretion will make grant awards after review.       
  • Grants will be made on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis.
  • Applications will be received through a 3rd party website, Survey Monkey.  Links will be uploaded to this website making the on-line applications active. 
    • The link for the grant application for Small Businesses will be activated on _________________________
  • It is highly recommended that applicants use a computer, laptop, tablet, or similar device.  Cell phones will process the application, however they will take longer than other types of devices.
  • Items you will need for your application:   
    • Basic business information:          
      • Address (business physical and mailing, if different)
      • Phone Number
      • Email
      • Number of Employees          
      • Name of Business on record with the State Corporation Commission.
      • Name you are doing business as (DBA)
      • You will need to certify that you have a County or Town business license, if one is required.
        • County or Town business license number, if one is required.
  • Verify that you were current with County Taxes as of March 24, 2020.
  • You will need to indicate if your business received or was approved for any EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) or PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) funds.  These funds were made available by the Small Business Administration as a result of COVID-19 earlier this year.
  • You will need to certify that the information provided on the application is accurate and truthful.

 If you have questions that cannot be answered by reviewing the online information, please call 757-787-5739.

The small business must have been ordered closed by the Governor's Executive Order 53 or Executive Order 55 (which includes campgrounds).