Restaurant Relief | The City, Village and Township (CVT) Grant Program

To Support Restaurants, Bars and Cafes during COVID-19 Pandemic

PROGRAM LAUNCH: December 2020 | PROGRAM CLOSES: June 30, 2021

For Restaurant Owners:
Trends, Best Practices and Resources Coming out of the COVID-19 Pandemic

GUIDES, FORMS AND MATERIALS PHOTO GALLERY TESTIMONIALS

Program Status Overview as of April 12, 2021

Through this two-phased program, Oakland County has provided nearly $2.4 million in needed products and funds to partnering cities, villages, and townships. Local communities are using these products and funds to support dine-in restaurants, bars and cafes.
Product deliveries to date include 269 igloos and greenhouses; 1,022 outdoor propane heaters and 6,088 propane exchanges (20 lbs.); and 868 electrostatic sprayers and 1,683 gallons of electrostatic disinfectant.

Oakland County has awarded about $2.84 million to partnering cities, villages, and townships for this two-phased restaurant relief program. Some funds may still be available. Dine-in restaurants, bars and cafes are encouraged to contact their municipalities for more information.

^{NOTE: If you are a Restaurant/Bar/Cafe Owner, please contact your local municipality, DDA, Management Organizations, or Chamber for more information on this program.}

May 3, 2021 - NEW SBA PROGRAM FOR RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Restaurant Revitalization Grant Fund

This new grant fund is administered by the SBA (not Oakland County).

Application process opens May 3, 2021. To see all the details and apply, visit: www.sba.gov

Program Overview
National Restaurant Association FAQ's

CVTs do not need to apply for Phase One to apply for Phase Two.
If a CVT participated in Phase One, they do not have to apply for Phase Two.
An Interlocal Agreement is required for participation in either, or both, grant phases.

ELIGIBLE GRANT REQUESTS

Products
Acquisition Funds
Reimbursement Funds (for CVTs, Partners, and Businesses)

COUNTY-COORDINATED PRODUCTS

Some high-demand products from Phase One will continue to be available, along with some additional products, including:

Fixed-location outdoor sanitation stations
Igloo/Dome (12’ in diameter)
Outdoor tower propane heater and tank
Propane tank (20 lb.) refill and exchange program
Victory cordless electrostatic handheld sprayer
Electrostatic disinfectant solution (1 gallon)

PHASE 2: Product Spec Sheet

ELIGIBLE PRODUCTS FOR ACQUISITION AND REIMBURSEMENT INCLUDE:

Tents
Igloos/domes and greenhouses
Outdoor propane heaters
Propane refill programs
Plastic A-Frame sidewalk signs (24”’x 36”)
Picnic tables, outdoor tables and seating
Materials to construct platforms, railings and ramps
Materials to construct outdoor seating areas
Electrostatic sprayers and disinfectant solution
Sanitation stations (fixed and portable)
Refill wipes and liquid hand sanitizer for sanitation stations
Foot operated door pulls
General Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

LABOR, SERVICES AND FEES ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT INCLUDE:

Labor to construct platforms, railings and ramps
Labor to construct outdoor seating areas
Labor to install fixed location sanitation stations
Technology related services or fees to upgrade websites and install apps for online ordering or delivery
Technology related services or fees to install point of sale systems to minimize employee-customer contact
$250 Social District Permit Fee paid by business to the State in cities, villages and townships that have established a Social District under MCL 436.1551

NOTES

Salary or wages for employees of CVT, Chambers of Commerce, restaurants, bars, cafes, downtown development authorities and other downtown and corridor management organizations are not eligible for reimbursement.

The CVTs may maintain ownership of the purchased products and/or provide the products to restaurants, bars, cafes, downtown development authorities and other downtown and corridor management organizations.

Eligible reimbursement costs must be incurred between July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

For this program, the maximum total reimbursement for a single business is $10,000.

CVT Eligibility & Allocation of Funds Information

Fifty-three CVTs qualify for Phase Two Grants. Please refer to this Application Guide for more information:

PHASE 2: Application Guide
PHASE 2: Grant Webinar Presentation - Updated JAN 27

Roles & Responsibilities

For successful implementation of the program, the local governments will need to work cooperatively with chambers of commerce, downtown development authorities and other downtown and corridor management organizations.

CVTs and Partners will identify local needs, allocate resources, and utilize the grant purchased items and funds to support impacted dine-in restaurants, bars and cafés.

Oakland County staff will coordinate the “County-Coordinated” Product Orders and deliveries with CVT contact.

Restaurant Relief | The City, Village and Township (CVT) Grant Program

To Support Restaurants, Bars and Cafes during COVID-19 Pandemic

PROGRAM LAUNCH: December 2020 | PROGRAM CLOSES: June 30, 2021

For Restaurant Owners:
Trends, Best Practices and Resources Coming out of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Program Status Overview as of April 12, 2021