Fort Bend County launched a small business relief program to help vulnerable businesses get through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George and other county officials announced the launch of the $22 million Fort Bend County Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program at a June 15 press conference.

The program is funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and is designed to provide grants up to $10,000 to cover “the most immediate financial needs” of small businesses, according to the program’s website.

After two weeks, or on June 29, all eligible small businesses will be able to apply for the Fort Bend County grant program.

To be eligible for the Fort Bend grant program, a small business must:

Harris County launched a similar small business relief program in April.