The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law on March 27. Martin County is distributing CARES Act funds to help individuals, families and businesses impacted by the pandemic. CARES Act funds are also available to constitutional offices and municipalities for reimbursement of approved COVID-19 expenses.
View information about available assistance programs in each of the categories below.
The following section includes information about assistance available for Martin County businesses impacted by COVID-19. Select the program button below for guidelines, eligibility criteria, and details on how to apply.
AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE:
• Employee wages/salaries
• Spoiled inventories
• Commercial mortgage or rent payments
• Utilities
• Other expenses incurred due to new safety provisions related to COVID-19
The following section includes information about available CARES Act funding assistance for eligible individuals impacted by COVID-19 in Martin County. Select from the program buttons below for guidelines, eligibility criteria, and details on how to apply.
AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE:
The following section includes information about assistance available for Martin County community organizations impacted by COVID-19. Select the program button below for guidelines, eligibility criteria, and details on how to apply.
The United We Care: Martin County’s COVID-19 CARES Food Relief Fund assists eligible nonprofits serving Martin County who are providing food to our community during to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more via the button below.
Local municipalities may be eligible for CARES Act funds to help cover necessary expenses associated with the COVID-19 public health emergency. Funds may be used for additional safety precautions, personal protective equipment and other items related to providing service during the pandemic.
Martin County Constitutional Officers may be eligible for CARES Act funds to help cover necessary expenses associated with the COVID-19 public health emergency. Funds may be used for additional safety precautions, personal protective equipment and other items related to providing service during the pandemic.
The videos below highlight some of the local individuals, businesses and organizations who have received CARES Act funding through Martin County.
Spotlight on the Martin County Clerk of the Court.
Spotlight on the Martin County Tax Collector.
Spotlight on the House of Hope.
Spotlight on Rosalind's Uptown Fitness.
Spotlight on Translations USA.
