Revive Plus Grant Program Announced on November 18

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, non-profits and faith-based organizations in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19. Revive Plus is the second wave of funding for these organizations with 50 or fewer employees and will award grants of up to $20,000 for expenses they have incurred due to operational interruptions caused by the pandemic and related business closures.
 
The application period for the Revive Plus Grant Program will be open from noon November 23, 2020 through noon December 4, 2020.
 
Entities may access grant information and the grant application through the Coronavirus Relief Fund website.  View Governor Ivey’s press release. 
 
If you have questions, please contact the State Comptroller’s Office at 334-242-7063 or submissions@finance.alabama.gov.  When emailing, please include “Revive Plus” in the subject line.

The University of Alabama's Small Business Development Center can also serve as a resource to applicants.  Visit their website.

Jefferson County CARES Act Loan Program

The Jefferson County Commission has established a loan fund through the CARES Act to help small businesses recover by providing funding assistance. Further information and applications are available by clicking here. The goal is to quickly provide funds to assist with retaining and creating jobs.
 

Contacts:

• Dr. Frederick Hamilton, CEcD/EDFP, Director hamiltonf@jccal.org , 205.325.5785
• Nigel Roberts, MSA,/DFP,Deputy Director robertsn@jccal.org, 205.325.4880
• Nathan Salter, MPA, Grants Administrator saltern@jccal.org, 205.325.5785