Earlier this year, small business, non-profits, and municipalities had the chance to apply for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Funding that was allocated to support to individuals and businesses affected by the pandemic and economic downturn.
Each county was allocated a determined amount of money to allocate amongst those that applied.
In total, Schuylkill County received $12 million.
The funds were distributed as follows:
- $367,493 to municipalities
- $225,629.07 to Non-Profits
- $504,989.24 to Small Businesses
- The other $11 Million allocated to Schuylkill County itself
- Blythe Township Landfille - $35,000
- Coaldale Borough - $8,750.56
- Cressona Borough - $2,871.75
- Foster Township - $28,154.44
- Greater Pottsville Area Sewer Authority - $35,000
- Kline Township - $31,436.76
- Mahanoy City Borough - $12,387.69
- McAdoo Borough - $1,933.88
- Palo Alto Borough - $5,729.80
- Pine Grove Joint Treatment Authority - $35,000
- Port Carbon Borough - $35,000
- Porter Township - $1,827.08
- Pottsville Parking Authority - $1,275.94
- Reilly Township - $10,839.90
- Ringtown Borough - $35,000
- Rush Township - $4,774.95
- Schuylkill County Municipal Authority - $35,000
- Schuylkill Haven Borough - $9,320.08
- South Manheim Township - $186.16
- St. Clair Borough - $35,000
- Walker Township - $2,768.89
- Washington Township - $236.52
The Non-Profit Grants were awarded to:
- FHC Ministries - $7,000
- Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters - $30,000
- The Salvation Army - $5,395.05
- Big Impact Group of Schuylkill County, Inc. - $9,089.00
- Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library - $5,501.00
- Open Door Project - $10,513.08
- AMVETS Post 180 Pottsville - $7,500
- Kellner's Dam Association - $414.74
- Coal Cracker Kids - $700.00
- Pottsville Development Corporation - $18,478.85
- Frackville Community Ambulance Association - $4,590.00
- Schuylkill County Council of the Arts - $8,453.24
- American Legion Post 38 - $10,000
- Child Development Inc. - $22,437
- Tamaqua Area Community Partnership, Inc. - $13,537.89
- Cressona Coronet Band - $704.64
- Northeast PA Manufacturers and Employers Council - $2,290.96
- Hawk Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America - $5,550.36
- Hospice of Central PA - $10,000
- St. Michaels Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church - $16,745.20
- Downtown Shenandoah Inc. - $6,031.50
- Walk In Art Center, Inc. - $12,738.64
- Schuylkill County Vision - $8,094
- St. Joseph Center for Special Learning - $9,863.92
The Small Business Grants were awarded to:
- Ella-Fourteen (Anytime Fitness of Pottsville ) - $30,000
- The Downtowne Tavern, Inc - $21,231.28
- Linda Hoat's Hair Design, Inc. - $13,132.20
- Studio 16 Salon, Inc. - $18,494.12
- DeNoia Audiology Associates, LLC dba Ambrose Hearing Center - $13,528.24
- Performance HVAC LLP - $7,241.52
- God Suedberg, LLC (Baymont Inn & Suites) - $30,000
- M&M Redzone, LLC - $17,366.75
- Roma Pizza, Inc. - $30,000
- Beehive Hair Salon - $20,127
- Sophy Jewelers - $30,000
- ShearLogix Ltd - $9,883
- Freddy's Pub LLC - $7,120
- BlueLine Holdings Inc. - $5,377
- Jump Around Town, LLC (Climb-A-Lot Clubhouse) - $27,979.34
- Mercado Insurance Group - $20,027
- Vette's Inc. - $1,199
- Chick's Cafe - $10,377
- The Stone House BNB - $4,928
- McGuires Pub Inc. - $21,650.88
- Goodfellas Inc. - $18,092
- Lame Goose Tavern LLC - $24,610
- Charles X Block LLC - $29,629
- Lori's Pups and Pooches Dog Grooming - $4,110
- NIK Printing and Design - $9,686
- Souchuck Lumber, Inc. - $15,164.91
- Juliette Bridals by Ivana - $12,638
- Paul's Carpet Care - $1,332
- Kzone SPorts, Fitness, Health, and Wellness - $30,000
- Lakewood Park Events, LLC - $20,065
The allocation of the funds has been controversial within Schuylkill County since the summer.
Many have expressed concern with the way County of Schuylkill allocated $11 Million of the funds for county projects.
The Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce also expressed concern on how the process for Small Businesses and Non-Profits had to apply, the short time frame to apply, and the way the information was disseminated.
Several Schuylkill County Fire Departments and small businesses also reached out to Skook News expressing concern after their applications were denied.
We will have more comment from others in a different story.