Cutrona Encourages Local Businesses to Apply for 'Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund'

State Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield) announces that businesses across Mahoning County can apply for the Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund. The deadline for applications is set for Jan. 31, 2021.

“I know businesses and workers continue to struggle because of this pandemic, and I encourage those facing difficult times to pursue this initiative,” said Cutrona. “While this program is not an end-all solution by any means, hopefully it can ease some of the burdens facing small business owners due to COVID-19.”

Cutrona notes that Mahoning County has over 100 businesses that have not yet applied for the grant program.

The $38.7 million within the Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund will be used to help liquor permit holders that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The types of permit holders the fund applies to include bars, restaurants, breweries, distilleries, wineries, casinos, private clubs and several others. 

Eligible permit holders must have an active on premise permit. Licensees must present their FEIN or SSN, liquor permit number, and address for each location at time of application. Licensees could receive $2,500 per business location.

For more details and businesses to apply, please visit BusinessHelp.Ohio.Gov.