Wyoming announces hospitality and non-profit relief
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (KIFI/KIDK)-Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced a Hospitality Loss Relief Program Friday. It is aimed at hospitality businesses and non-profits whose operations have been interrupted by reduced hours due to to provisions of health orders.
Awards of up to $50,000 are available for bars, taverns, restaurants, or hotels that derive their primary revenue from on-premises sales and consumption of malt beverages, wine, and/or liquor between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
“Since this recent surge began, our goal has been to save lives, protect hospital capacity, and keep our economy going, ” Governor Gordon said. “This program will provide relief to impacted businesses and provide an avenue to keep these owners and employees whole during the holiday season.”
The Hospitality Loss Relief Program opened Dec. 10 and closes Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. You can learn more or apply for the program here
A calculation worksheet, video tutorial, and frequently asked questions also are available on the website.
“Throughout the pandemic, we have seen resiliency in Wyoming businesses and have seen Wyomingites go the extra mile to support local establishments in a variety of ways,” Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell said. “This funding helps entities named in health orders offset additional losses, and we hope customers will adjust to the hours of operation as we get through this together.”
To be eligible for the program, revenue loss must occur between Dec. 9 and Dec. 30, 2020. Business Relief Program funding recipients are eligible, but entities cannot apply more than one time and must have had at least one full-time employee as of Dec. 1, 2020. All nonprofit organizations that meet the same criteria are eligible to apply for this program.
The program will use leftover federal CARES Act dollars; however, it is uncertain how much total funding will be available. Additional federal stimulus funds or an extension of the Dec. 30, 2020 CARES Act deadline could allow additional dollars to be directed toward this program.
Contact the following individuals and organizations for questions regarding the Hospitality Loss Relief Program:
Wyoming Craft Brewers Guild - Michelle Foster, 310-720-3769
Wyoming Distillers Guild - Mike Borg, 307-421-5750
Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association - Chris Brown, 307-634-8816
Wyoming State Liquor Association - Mike Moser, 307-634-6484
Applicants may also call the Business Council’s toll-free hotline at 1-877-257-7844; live assistance is available Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through December 16.
