Frequently Asked Questions

The City of Mount Rainier Small Business Assistance Grant Program is designed to assist small businesses that experienced a revenue loss due to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

The City has allocated $50,000 for the program.

Any small business that is physically located within the boundaries of the City, and who meets the eligibility requirements of the program may apply.

Applicants must:

• Clearly demonstrate a revenue loss due to the negative economic impact of COVID-19 on their business.
• Have annual revenues of less than $5 million.
• Have been established prior to March 9, 2020.
• Be in "Good Standing" or "Active" with the State of Maryland through the Department of Assessments and Taxation, and "Good Standing" with the City of Mount Rainier.
• Have between 1 and 25 employees.
• Be in operation as of the date of the application.
• Must not have received prior funding for the revenue loss contained in the application from the Federal Government, State of Maryland, or Prince George's County.

Applicants may apply for up to $5,000 in financial assistance. Each applicant must fully justify their funding request by providing sufficient documentation that provides clear evidence or proof of the negative economic impact.

Eligible items include only declines in revenues due to COVID-19. Applicants must provide supporting documentation that clearly shows their revenue loss due to COVID-19.