Rapid Response COVID-19 Business Support Initiative
Employer Application and Agreement
The Capital Region Workforce Board has been awarded a $201,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia to assist
small businesses (fewer than 250 at a site) with certain costs related to the COVID 19 crisis that might help them meet
certain needs and/or divert expenses in other areas as a form of assistance. The source of funding is the US Department of
Labor Employment and Training Administration Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title I. Examples of uses
include paying for cleaning services so companies can stay open, paying for cleaning supplies, or purchasing items that
can assist employees in teleworking. Other COVID19 related items can be considered on a case-by-case. (Note that
“equipment” with a per unit value over $5,000 is not allowed; nor are wage reimbursements for employees). Another
condition is that these funds are only available on a reimbursement basis, meaning the business must first incur the cost
and present proof of payment to get reimbursed. Reimbursement is available for allowable costs incurred March 1, 2020 –
August 31. 2020.
There is a locally-set cap of funding available for each jurisdiction in our region based on proportional shares of the labor
force. Our region includes Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan and
Richmond. Funds are being made available on a first-come-first basis, in order of applications received by jurisdictional
basis by Brian Davis at dav113@henrico.us
. Questions welcome by email or 804-652-3228.
Business Contact Information
Phone and Email
Projected Start and End Date
Industry Sector (2 Digit NAICS)
Number of Employees Impacted
and Estimated Annual Wages
Brief Project Description
Resources if applicable
(Use form at Attachment A for
