Loychik Encourages Local Businesses to Apply for 'Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund'

State Rep. Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) announces that businesses across Trumbull County can apply for the Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund. The deadline for applications is set for Jan. 31, 2021.

“The economic downturn for Trumbull County businesses, and for businesses across the state, has been devastating,” said Loychik. “I want us to safely reopen our economy so that our businesses and workers have a chance to thrive again. In the meantime, I hope that this initiative can provide any relief that they may seek while we continue to fight this pandemic.”

Loychik notes that Trumbull County has nearly 70 businesses that have not yet applied for the program.

The $38.7 million within the Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund will be used to help liquor permit holders that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The types of permit holders the fund applies to include bars, restaurants, breweries, distilleries, wineries, casinos, private clubs and several others. 

Eligible permit holders must have an active on premise permit. Licensees must present their FEIN or SSN, liquor permit number, and address for each location at time of application. Licensees could receive $2,500 per business location.

For more details and businesses to apply, please visit BusinessHelp.Ohio.Gov.