Columbus CARES is the Columbus Consolidated Government’s program for dispersing federal funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) provides vital funds to local organizations for recovery of COVID-19 necessary related expenses that are not reimbursed by any other source. Eligible organizations include small businesses, non-profits, community assistance organizations, arts organizations and medical/health care entities. 

According to the state of Georgia, the city of Columbus is eligible for up to $34,000,000 in CARES funds – which will most likely come in phases throughout the fall. Applications are now being accepted and the deadline for applying is Monday, August 24th at 5pm. No late applications will be accepted.  

- The grant funding will be distributed via an application process through the website at www.columbusga.gov/columbuscares. The application, overview and FAQs, plus instructions on how to fill out your application and what supporting documents are needed, are all on the website

- Columbus CARES will offer a final ZOOM webinar to potential applicants for help in filling out applications and providing required support documentation Thursday, August 20, at 4pm. The webinar can be accessed through the following link https://zoom.us/j/92817377112?pwd=MVFNSUsyRVV3NUhGS3RJcE01Ujkrdz09

We’ll also be answering questions LIVE at this webinar.

-  For questions about the program, email [email protected]  

-  The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce hosted a webinar earlier this week for the CARES program and can be accessed by the public at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8SNbIypR3I&feature=youtu.be