HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2021-02-12 Pandemic Business Assistance and Recovery Grants
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Friday, February 12, 2021
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Town Now Accepting Applications for Pandemic Business
Assistance and Recovery Grant
Funding will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Leesburg, VA (February 12, 2021) – The Town of Leesburg is now accepting applications for the
Pandemic Business Assistance and Recovery (P-BAR) grant.
On January 26, the Leesburg Town Council approved the P -BAR in order to continue to support
local businesses during the COVID- 19 pandemic. A total of $500,000 has been allocated for
small business grant funding as part of this plan. Funding will be awarded on a first come , first
served basis for those applicants meeting eligibility requirements.
The P-BAR offers two funding tiers:
$5,000 Grant – Awarded to businesses with annual gross receipts between $25,000 and
$749,999.
$10,000 Grant – Awarded to businesses with annual gross receipts between $750,000
and $2,500,000.
In order to be eligible, businesses must meet a number of criteria, including operating in the
Town of Leesburg before March 1, 2020, in good standing on all tax payments and related
business licenses.
Full details are available on the Town website at www.leesburgva.gov/PBAR-Grant. For
assistance or questions, email leesburgpbar@leesburgva.gov or call 703-771-6676.
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