Rollingwood Community Development Corp. earmarks funds to help city's small businesses

During its April 9 meeting, the Rollingwood Community Development Corp. reserved $100,000 to help local businesses in need of assistance amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

The cash relief grants allocated through the COVID-19 Relief Program will provide up to $10,000 per qualifying business.

"These grants will help local businesses retain the employees and resources needed to survive during these trying times," City Administrator Amber Lewis said in an email and added the grants will be made available pending final approval of the RCDC board of directors and City Council.

Grants will be provided only to businesses within Rollingwood's city limits. Pending approval by City Council, which will likely vote on the program during its April 15 meeting, information from the city states applications and supporting information are due to the RCDC before noon April 23.

Businesses not qualifying for the RCDC relief program are considered essential businesses and include:

• grocery stores, big box stores, farmer’s and food markets;
• liquor, wine and beer stores;
• construction and real estate development and sales;
• new or used automotive sales;
• banks, lending and financial institutions;
• gas stations and convenience stores;
• nonprofit entities, organizations or associations;
• medical and health providers and related service companies and vendors;
• auto mechanics and auto repair shops; and
• plumbers, heating/ventilation/air conditioning technicians and electricians.

More information is available on the city’s website, www.rollingwoodtx.gov.