Suffolk County Executive Bellone Announces Suffolk BACKSTOP to Assist Residents, Businesses Hard-Hit by COVID-19
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has announced the launch of Suffolk BACKSTOP — a new COVID-19 rental and small business assistance program for County residents and business owners facing hardships due to the ongoing pandemic. The new two part program – Bringing Assistance for COVID-19 and Kickstarting Support to Operating Professionals (BACKSTOP) — will distribute nearly $600,000 in emergency rental assistance to residents and provide nearly 150 small businesses with grants up to $10,000. Applications for the rental assistance program and for the Small Business Assistance Grant ...