Select Category Select the category for display All questions Qualifications Program Conditions Program Timeline Other If a business receives a grant, what are the allowable uses of that money? Is this program first come, first served? Will I need to account for how the money was spent? How quickly after submitting will I be notified of a decision? What if my business received funding from the federal government or other sources, am I still eligible? I own a barbershop/beauty salon within the city limits. I am the only employee and the people that work in my shop are independent contractors. Is my business eligible? Will I be notified of a decision either way? How much information will I need to provide about my business finances? How quickly will the funds be distributed? What if funds run out? Will other funds be considered based on need? Who do I contact with questions? Will I receive confirmation that my application has been received? I live outside Gainesville’s city limit, but in Alachua County and I conduct business as an independent contractor inside the city. Am I qualified? My business was deemed essential and was allowed to continue to operate by the emergency order. Am I eligible? I'm an independent contractor that works from home. Am I eligible? Will it be possible to receive money for multiple businesses I own? Can I only receive the grant funds by direct deposit into my bank account or can I get a paper check mailed to me. I’m an independent contractor and I get paid by multiple businesses from outside Gainesville. Do I qualify? My business gets a majority of its revenue from alcohol sales. Do I qualify? I own a franchise of a restaurant with fewer than 50 employees. Am I eligible? Is there assistance available for filling out the application (including language assistance)? I own a local business, but I have more than 50 employees. Am I eligible? Do I have to be within the GCRA boundaries to be eligible? I run a non-profit organization. Is my organization eligible?