Each business received different amounts, depending on their tax liability. The highest grant awarded by the Illinois Restaurant Relief Grant was $21,622.
“The Restaurant Relief Grant is making a real difference for our local hospitality industry,” said John Groh, President/CEO of GoRockford. “These businesses shape our community identity, spark creativity and create vital jobs. We’re proud to see another round of funding go to the hardworking restaurant, bar, and coffee shop owners whose passion helps Rockford and our region grow, thrive and remain a vibrant place to live and visit.”
The funding aims to help with the financial strain placed on restaurants due to unemployment tax payments incurred during government-ordered shutdowns during the pandemic.
The following restaurants received grants in the third round of the program:
This is the third round of funding from the grant program, which has administered $855,158 to local businesses in total.
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