MontcoStrong 2021 Pennsylvania Hospitality Industry Recovery Program – February 2021

Introduction

Update – As of May 13^th, 2021, all program funds have been allocated and the program is no longer taking applications.  The full list of awardees can be found here.  The Redevelopment Authority of Montgomery County has emailed all of the awardees.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has allocated $145 million to counties for a grant program to provide financial relief to businesses with a primary activity in NAICS Code subsector 721 (Accommodations) and 722 (Food Service and Drinking Places) per Senate Bill 109, known as Act 1 of 2021, signed by Governor Wolf on Friday, February 5th, 2021.  Montgomery County is receiving approximately $9.4 million in funding to provide grants to eligible businesses through this program.  The eligibility, application requirements, and program design are all developed from the text of Act 1 of 2021.

Program Guidelines and Program FAQ

Before applying, interested businesses should thoroughly review both the Program Guidelines and Program FAQ to ensure eligibility and to prepare to apply when the application window opens.

Program Guidelines – English (updated as of 02/26/2021)

Program FAQ – English (updated as of 02/26/2021)

Program Guidelines – Spanish

Program FAQ – Spanish

Program Guidelines – Korean

Program FAQ – Korean

Program Documents

Governor Wolf’s Announcement Upon Signing SB 109 

SB 109 - Act 1 of 2021 

W-9 Template in English 

W-9 Template in Spanish 

Documentation Explanation Spreadsheet Template for Applicants

Documentation Explanation Spreadsheet Template for Applicants - Spanish

Documentation Explanation Spreadsheet Template for Applicants - Korean

Example of Completed Documentation Explanation Spreadsheet

Example of Completed Documentation Explanation Spreadsheet - Spanish

Example of Completed Documentation Explanation Spreadsheet - Korean