The economic future for the county is bright, and we are continuously working to improve and expand resources and opportunities in the region.
San Juan County CARES Grants are funded by county CARES dollars received to assist with off-setting the impacts of COVID-19. These funds are distributed in collaboration with Monticello, Blanding, and Bluff as well as the County Economic Development Board.
From these funds San Juan County has created two grant programs outlined below:
San Juan County CARES Grant - Round 2 (CLOSED)
San Juan County Artisan CARES Grant - October 19th
For more details on each program please select the appropriate tab below.
San Juan County CARES Grant - Round 2
San Juan County and it's partnering cities of Blanding, Bluff, and Monticello are pleased to announce a grant program for small business's negatively affected by COVID-19 with funds received through the CARES act. Funding will range from $1,000 to $10,000 per business. The awarded grant amount will be determined by COVID-19 impact, previous CARES funding, and the number of employees.
| Deadline | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| October 19 | Applications Open | Applications reviews will occur every Friday and checks sent out every Tuesday. Please note, some business applications may take longer to award based on the grant review process. Businesses will be notified of their application status following a similar timeline. |
| November 30 | Applications Close | No Applicants will be accepted when the grant fund is exhausted or after the deadline of Nov 30 - whichever comes first. |
1. Businesses must complete and submit an application - San Juan CARES Grant Application
2. All questions for the application can be found here - SJC CARES Grant Question list
3. All applicants must be a registered small business (Less than 250 employees) with an active business license in San Juan County or a partnering city - Monticello, Blanding, or Bluff.
4. Upon completion of the online application you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application with a copy of your application's responses. If you do not receive an email, your application was not received.
5. Applications will be received on a first-come, first-served basis as completed applications are received.
Recipients will be responsible for any tax implications of receiving grant revenue.
All San Juan County CARES Grant funds must be expended by Dec 31, 2020.
San Juan County Economic Development and Visitor Services partners with USU-Blanding's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to provide business coaching and consulting. As your business is dealing with the challenges of COVID-19, it may be helpful to talk to the SBDC. To set up a meeting contact:
Meghan McFall, [email protected], 435-678-8102
The purpose of this grant is to use local businesses to support local artisans and is post-performance. For every purchase a local business makes towards purchasing art from a local San Juan County artisan, the Artisan Grant will reimburse 50% of the purchase up to $7,000 per business. However, on November 16th the $7,000 match cap will be lifted (pending availability of funds) and businesses will be able to submit for additional reimbursement until November 30th. Art is defined as "fine art and arts & crafts."
$110,000 has been allocated to this grant, with $5,000 set aside to support the Bluff Art Festival to support their virtual festival with artist promotions and artist honorariums.
| Deadline | Activity | Description |
| October 19 | Pre-Applications Open | This pre-application is required to participate in the program. Businesses will submit this pre-application requesting the total amount, which can exceed the $7,000 match cap, that they would like awarded. The match request can exceed $7,000 match cap as if there are funds remaining they will be made available. Pre-applications will be accepted first come first served, on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. |
| November 16 | Proof of Purchase Deadline | As pre-applications are received they will be reviewed and approved for a match amount. Approved businesses will have until Nov 16th to submit their reimbursement requests for guaranteed reimbursement. |
| November 17 | Reimbursement Cap Lifted | Pending the status of funds available this is when the $7,000 cap will be lifted. San Juan County EDVS will review all pre-applications and notify businesses of the additional amount that they will be able to spend. |
| November 30 | Grant Program Closes | No applications or reimbursements will be accepted when the grant fund is exhausted or the deadline of Nov 30 - whichever comes first |
1. Businesses must complete and submit a pre-application: Pre- Application Artisan CARES grant
2. Businesses must complete and submit a Reimbursement Form: San Juan County Artisans CARES Grant
**Applications will be received on a first-come, first-served basis as completed applications are received.
Recipients will be responsible for any tax implications of receiving grant revenue.
If you have questions regarding this application please reach out to San Juan County Economic Development and Visitor Services at 435-587-3235