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2 <br /> <br />Business Relief Fund Guidelines <br />The purpose of the Sherburne County Business Relief Fund is to provide temporary support to <br />local businesses adversely affected the COVID-19 pandemic. The County’s goal is to help <br />businesses survive the economic crisis caused by the pandemic and to provide a means for them <br />to re-open under public health guidance and protocols. <br /> <br />The Business Relief Fund will be administered through the County Administrator’s office. <br />Business owners who have questions or need assistance in completing applications should <br />contact: <br /> <br /> Sherburne County Administration <br /> Attn: Dan Weber, Assistant County Administrator <br /> 13880 Business Center <br /> Sherburne County, MN 55330 <br /> dan.weber@co.sherburne.mn.us <br /> 763-765-3007 <br /> <br />Businesses are also strongly encouraged to apply for all other available COVID-19 related <br />funding such as the Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan, the Paycheck <br />Protection Program, and the State of Minnesota Business Emergency Loan program. Businesses <br />applying for funds through these programs are still eligible to receive a grant from the County, <br />but may not use County grant funds for eligible expenses covered by other Local, State or <br />Federal funds. <br /> <br />Eligible Businesses <br />Businesses must meet all of the following criteria as of March 1, 2020 to be eligible for grant <br />funds: <br /> <br />1. Be able to demonstrate that the business was directly and adversely affected by the <br />COVID-19 pandemic. (A loss of revenue must be shown by demonstrating at least a <br />30% reduction in revenue as calculated based on monthly revenue from the period of <br />March 1, 2020 through the date of application, as compared to 2019 revenue for the same <br />period.) <br />2. Have a physical commercial or industrial location in Sherburne County. <br />3. Be registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State and not be debarred by the State of <br />Minnesota. <br />4. Have at least two FTE (full-time equivalent) and no more than fifty FTE employees at the <br />location address. Special consideration may be given to businesses and non-profits which <br />utilize independent contractors and sole proprietors within their business; <br />5. Be current on all taxes, bills, or charges due to the County from February 1, 2020 or <br />prior. <br />