Small business grants will be available for Richland County businesses that have been affected by the pandemic. Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero said they have appropriated $1 million dollars for those hardest hit by COVID-19.The Commissioners are working with the Chamber of Commerce on the details, which will be coming out soon. Grants of $10,000, $20,000 and $30,000 dollars will be available.
Richland County in total is receiving 23 million dollars from the American Rescue plan, which they have 4 to 6 years to spend.