The combined total of both grants cannot be in excess of $20,000. Previously, businesses that had received grants through the Small Business Relief Program were ineligible to apply for Restart grants.

The deadline for Restart Grant applications is 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 5.

Building on the “Two Peninsulas, One Pure Michigan” message of strength and unity across the state during COVID-19, Pure Michigan is encouraging businesses, visitors and local communities across the state to take the Pure Michigan Pledge, a promise to uphold local safety protocols and CDC travel guidelines to travel safely this summer season and beyond.

The Pure Michigan Pledge outlines seven steps businesses in the travel industry will take to ensure a safe environment for travelers, as well as steps travelers can take to help ensure the safety of their favorite summer spots. A downloadable toolkit is available to businesses and travelers alike.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has developed a digital hub to provide online learning opportunities and other training resources that will help Michigan workers compete for higher-paying and more stable jobs following the outbreak of COVID-19. The hub features a range of online learning and career exploration options – including free opportunities – for Michigan residents to consider while navigating the COVID-19 economy in the coming weeks and months, when in-person learning opportunities may be limited.

In Michigan, nearly every indicator of our state’s success is influenced by our small businesses. Whether by generating economic activity in our local communities, encouraging visitors from around the world to visit Pure Michigan, or creating a sense of shared community in all corners of the state – Michigan’s small businesses play a vital role in Michigan’s success. And as Michiganders began staying home and staying safe to help slow the spread of COVID-19 this year, Michigan’s small businesses rose to the occasion, displaying a level of creativity, collaboration and resilience that has brought their communities together during the global pandemic.

Access additional COVID-19 resources for businesses and communities by visiting michiganbusiness.org/covid19.

Read more about programs supporting economic recovery for Michigan businesses by visiting michiganbusiness.org/covid19response.

Visit michigan.gov/coronavirus to find other valuable resources for employers, workers, residents and communities.