Olszewski Announces New Small Business Restaurant Fund to Continue Support for Local Food Establishments, Prevent Spread of COVID-19

By BJLife Newsroom
Posted on 10/13/20

County to provide $2.5 million in reimbursement funds for restaurants and food service establishments to improve safety, extend outdoor dining season

TOWSON, MD — In the latest effort to support Baltimore County’s restaurant industry, County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced the COVID-19 Small Business Restaurant Reimbursement Program, a $2.5 million fund to reimburse restaurant businesses and food service establishments for investments or improvements that not only help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but also help extend the outdoor dining season.

“Baltimore County’s restaurant community plays a vital role in our local economy and we will continue doing our part to support their recovery,” Olszewski said. “As the season changes, we’re proud to provide these new funds to our restaurateurs in support of their efforts to keep patrons and employees safe and comfortable during the colder months ahead.”

Through the program, the County will offer funds up to $15,000 to reimburse Baltimore County-based restaurant or food establishments for capital expenditures, fixtures, equipment and cleaning-disinfecting services necessary to operate business safely.

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Examples of eligible reimbursement items under the Small Business Restaurant Reimbursement Program include, but are not limited to:

Beginning on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 9 a.m. reimbursement applications will be posted and funds will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To qualify for this reimbursement program, restaurants or food establishments must:

This is the latest effort from Baltimore County to support small businesses and individuals impacted by the severe financial pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Baltimore County has previously made millions in grant funds available to:

For more information about the new COVID-19 Small Business Restaurant Reimbursement Program, please visit the Small Business Restaurant Reimbursement Program page or email COVIDbizrelief@baltimorecountymd.gov.