Gov. Reynolds: Financial relief coming soon for restaurants, bars and local governments
Reynolds said the Iowa Restaurant and Bar Relief Program will provide $40 million in funding for businesses that were impacted by the pandemic.
Author: Hollie Schlesselman
Updated: 5:50 PM CST January 22, 2021
DES MOINES, Iowa — Bars and restaurants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for a one-time grant through the Iowa Restaurant and Bar Relief Grant Program starting Feb. 1, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday.
The program will provide $40 million in funding for businesses that experienced a decrease in gross sales during the second and third quarters of 2020 compared to 2019 second and third quarters, according to Reynolds.