Relief funds available for small businesses December 15 2020 The most recent state relief funding for small businesses due to COVID-19 will close Dec. 16 The State of Oregon has awarded COVID-19 relief funds to Crook County, and Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council together with Crook County, are offering another round of grants to Central Oregon small businesses and nonprofits negatively impacted by the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. The application period opened Dec. 9 and will close at midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 16. To apply, visit https://www.coic.org/grant. Crook County will have more than $675,000 in grants available from the State of Oregon as part of their CARES relief funding allocation. Eligible applicants can receive grants from up to $10,000 each. Exceptions may be made for higher awards.