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CONGRATULATIONS to the following Grant Recipients (2nd Round):

(in alphabetical order by First Name)

  •  April Hooper
  • Barbara Reynolds
  • Bill Wharton
  • Charles Charnock Jr.
  • Clarence Payton Jr.
  • David Ward
  • Dean Dise 
  • Donnie Porter Jr.
  • Edward Stratton
  • Freddie Wheatley
  • Fredrick Linton
  • Garry Lewis
  • Jesse March
  • John Lewis Sr.
  • Justin Annis
  • Kevin Sherwood
  • Larry Pruitt
  • Logan White
  • Louis Reynolds
  • Mark Beasley
  • Paul Wheatley Sr.
  • Quinton Bell
  • Ralph Hooper
  • Roger Hurley
  • Timothy Pruitt
  • Willie Smullin

Second Round Grant Opportunity for Watermen 

Watermen that are located in Accomack County that were deemed ineligible during the first round  of Watermen Grant Applications have a chance to reapply for a grant up to $4,000.  This also affords the opportunity for Watermen who missed the first round application deadline to apply.  Applicants did not receive approval or funds from the Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) or  Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  Applicants  must not have received unemployment benefits . 

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

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 Watermen will be awarded.

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

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

Application link is located at the bottom of this section.

UPDATED Eligibility Information

  • Business is physically located in Accomack County.
  • Watermen or a Business employs 10 persons or less.
  • County taxes are current and 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.
  • Was not approved for EIDL or PPP grants.
  • Did not receive EIDL or PPP grants.
  • Have not received unemployment benefits.
  • Must fully complete and submit an on-line application.
  • Business must be in good standing with the 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 Watermen will be activated on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and closed 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 (if applicable).   
      • Name of Business on record with the State Corporation Committee.
      • 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 business license number (if applicable). 
  • An active VRMC License Number.
  • 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.
  • You will need to certify that the information provided on the application is accurate and truthful.

 

 The application period is now closed.

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Updated and New Information about Watermen Grants

The application period for Accomack County’s Watermen grants is now closed.  83 applications were received online while the application period was open.  The County anticipates making 20 grants awards. 

The County will begin reviewing applications on June 18th and expects to notify successful grant recipients by the end of day June 22nd by email.  Grant recipients will need to fill out and return a W-9 form and agree to have applicant/business name listed on the Watermen 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 later next week for updates.   

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

CONGRATULATIONS to the following Grant Recipients (1st Round):

(in alphabetical order by First Name)

  • Andrew Sturgis
  • Andrew T. Parks, Jr.
  • Anthony K. Pruitt
  • Anthony Wayne Edwards
  • Brandon Beach
  • Brandon C. Martin
  • Brandon Morgan
  • Brett Lewis
  • Billy K. East
  • Charles Morrison
  • Charles Wayne "Tabby" Crockett
  • Cheryl Turner
  • Christopher M. Burns
  • Daniel Grosse
  • David Christopher Walker
  • Edward Smith Parks, Sr.
  • Ernest L. Bowden
  • Eugene Pruitt
  • Frankie Bennett
  • Freddie Klein Pruitt, Jr.
  • Gregory A. Stratton
  • James E. Dawson
  • James W. Eskridge
  • James W. Taylor
  • Jimmy D. Pruitt
  • John H. Lewis Jr.
  • John B. Shertenlieb, Jr.
  • Kellen Williams
  • Kelly Price
  • Kenneth Linton
  • Larry D. Linton
  • Lee Wirth
  • Marvin Daisey
  • Michael C. Clair
  • Michael McCullough
  • Revel Walker
  • Richard J. Murray III
  • Richard James Murray IV
  • Richard Parks
  • Richard D. Pruitt
  • Steven Matthews
  • Thomas E. Mason
  • Upshur Warren Parks, Jr.
  • William B. Hall, Jr.
  • William B. Justis III
  • William R. Annis
  • William Sexauer
  • Willie Crockett

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Watermen may be eligible for grants up to $5,000.  Self employed watermen or Businesses that employ watermen that have a physical location in Accomack County and that did not receive approval or funds  from the Small Business Administration's EIDL or PPP grants/loans are eligible to apply.  Applicants cannot be receiving unemployment benefits.

Eligibility Information

  • Business is physically located in Accomack County.
  • Watermen or a Business employs 10 persons or less.
  • County taxes are current as of March 24, 2020.
  • Was not approved for EIDL or PPP grants.
  • Did not receive EIDL or PPP grants.
  • Are not receiving unemployment benefits.
  • Must fully complete and submit an on-line application.
  • Business must be in good standing with the 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 Watermen will be activated at 10:00 am on June 15th and stay active until 5:00 pm on June 17th.
  • 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 Committee.
      • 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 business license number.
  • If you are a Watermen a VRMC License Number.
  • 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.
  • You will need to certify that the information provided on the application is accurate and truthful.