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Small, local Houston businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic may find some relief soon thanks to a new $30 million grant program recently approved by Harris County Commissioners.The Small Business Recovery Fund (SBRF) program aims to help local businesses with 30 or fewer employees facing financial hardship due to COVID-19 with grants up to $25,000. The program is aimed at assisting "the most vulnerable" small businesses, according to a release from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's office."The impact of this crisis on small businesses has been devastating. We can’t afford to lose a source of jobs, innovation and the enterprising spirit our region is known for," Hidalgo said in the release. "These grants will help business owners stay afloat as Harris County continues to fight the COVID-19 crisis."The program will launch at 8 a.m. July 13 and run through July 22. Information on who is eligible and how to apply will be released in the coming days.NEW TASK FORCE:Harris County provided $10 million to 400 small businesses under a similar relief program in March, but more than 500,000 businesses reside in the county. County leaders say the program is essential to helping reach more small businesses struggling through the pandemic.“As the overwhelming demand for the forgivable loan program that I championed shows, far too many of our small businesses are struggling in a big way right now. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and have historically lifted up our community,” Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said. “As we face some of the most difficult challenges in a generation, it’s time for county government to continue our support of local small businesses."rebecca.hennes@chron.com

Small, local Houston businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic may find some relief soon thanks to a new $30 million grant program recently approved by Harris County Commissioners.The Small Business Recovery Fund (SBRF) program aims to help local businesses with 30 or fewer employees facing financial hardship due to COVID-19 with grants up to $25,000. The program is aimed at assisting "the most vulnerable" small businesses, according to a release from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's office."The impact of this crisis on small businesses has been devastating. We can’t afford to...

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