First Application Period: November 19, 2023 - January 30, 2024

Eligible Participants: Hotels; restaurants (chains & franchises not eligible); breweries; inbound tour operators; receptive operators; film/TV production studios; for-profit arts organizations. All organizations/companies must be based in Gwinnett and for-profit.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must have been in business and operating for two years before applying;

• Applicants must have all requisite and current licenses and permits necessary to operate legally within Gwinnett County; and

• Applicants must be current on all taxes, if any assessed, and otherwise compliant with all Gwinnett County codes

• The business must not exceed 50 employees (including W2 employees and sole proprietors/owners).

• The business must operate as a for-profit enterprise

Eligible Operating Expenses: This reimbursement grant is limited to rent, utilities, and payroll costs (Eligible expenses must have been incurred in 2023).

Award Amounts: fall under Gwinnett County’s Small Business Grant guidelines. See below:

• 0-1 employees, maximum award $3,000

• 2-10 employees, maximum award $7,500

• 11-20 employees, maximum award $10,000

• 21-50 employees, maximum award $15,000

  *Please note, applicants should submit for the maximum award offered per category. However, full funding may not be available dependent on number of applications.

Application Outline: Click Here

Orientation: First-time applicants must attend a virtual orientation.

• An orientation will be offered on Friday, January 26th @ 12PM.

Questions? Please see our FAQ page or contact Madison@exploregwinnett.org.