Businesses and nonprofits can receive assistance through OKC Rescue Program. The program is designed to aid financial recovery from COVID-19. Qualifying organizations must be located in Oklahoma City, have 100 or fewer full time employees and demonstrate one of these: (1) economic impact of COVID-19 (2) be a minority-owned business or (3) be located within a Qualified Census Tract (low-income neighborhoods).
Three types of services are available:
1) Technical Assistance - Businesses and nonprofits can receive up to $15,000 for technical services, provided by local experts.
- Accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation
- HR and employment best practices
- Marketing, advertising and website services
- Business growth, strategy, and planning services
- Architectural and engineering services
2) Facade and Storefront Improvements - Minority-owned businesses and those located in a Qualified Census Tract can apply for up to $25,000 in reimbursement for exterior improvements.
- Façade repair, painting or replacement
- Window replacement
- Awnings or window overhangs
- Permanent signage (no banners, decals, etc.)
3) Pandemic Mitigation - Minority-owned businesses and those located in a Qualified Census Tract can apply for up to $25,000 in reimbursement for alterations to a physical location related to COVID-19 prevention and mitigation.
- Ventilation systems
- Outdoor patio seating
- Parking lot restriping
- Partitions
- Others upon request
The OKC Rescue Program is administered by the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City and is funded by the City of Oklahoma City’s allocation from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
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