This morning, the City of Maricopa opened its application process for small business and nonprofits affected by COVID-19 to receive AZCares funds.
The new webpage has details on The Maricopa Business Reemergence Program and the Maricopa Food & Aid Distribution Non-Profit Assistance Program. Applicants have until 6 p.m. on Monday, July 6, to submit their complete application.
The AZCares Fund is Arizona’s portion of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Maricopa City Council assigned $1.35 million to the Reemergence Program and $350,000 to the Nonprofit Assistance Program.
Many nonessential businesses in Maricopa were closed for 10 weeks and have struggled to regain their clientele. The Reemergence program can go toward rent or mortgage payments from March, April and May, purchase of personal protection equipment and related items. It is not for payroll or utilities, but the City is touting other business resources that may help mitigate other expenses.
Applications will be reviewed and allocations announced in mid-July.

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