On Friday, the City of Paducah announced the distribution of the third round of funding from their Small Business Relief Fund.
City officials say this round will assist 22 small businesses, with each business receiving a $2,000 check.
You can find a list of the businesses receiving a payment at the link below.
Small businesses that are not a franchise, or franchise-affiliated, with 25 or fewer employees and a physical presence within the city were eligible to apply for funds beginning back in April. The funds were to be used for expenses limited to rent, mortgage, payroll, and utilities so long as documentation was provided to the city proving the expenditures. A total of 147 businesses have been assisted.
Anyone that wishes to contribute to the Small Business Relief Fund can do so by visiting the Community Foundation's website at the link below. Those interested can also call 270-442-8622, or mailing your donation to Community Foundation of West KY, Attention: Small Business Relief Fund, P.O. Box 7, Paducah, KY 42001.
The fund is a partnership between the City, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, and the Community Foundation of West Kentucky.
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Businesses Receiving FundsDonate to the Small Business Relief Fund