Perry CARES Assistance Program

Q: Will I have to report the money awarded to me on my tax return?

The IRS has confirmed it is taxable for businesses as discussed in this FAQ https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/cares-act-coronavirus-relief-fund-frequently-asked-questions . It is not taxable income for an individual.

Q: What can the money be used for?

Residents: Mortgage payments not to exceed $1,000 total per applicant and residential dwelling Rent relief to renters or landlords not to exceed $1,000 total per applicant and residential dwelling Businesses: Operating expenses such as rent, marketing, signage, and restart supplies (for example: PPE, protective barriers, signage, cleaning supplies.) required under safety regulations due to the pandemic. Mortgage payments for the business’s principal place of business in Perry Township. Mortgage payments for businesses that are located in an owner’s primary residence are not eligible. •Rent payments for the business’s principal place of business in Perry Twp. Rent payments for businesses that are located in an owner’s primary residence are not eligible.

Q: Why do you have to pay directly to my mortgage company or landlord?

The Township has determined this is the most efficient way to provide the assistance and meet our requirements under the CARES Act program.

This new Program is funded by federal dollars that were awarded to the State of Ohio by the U.S. Department of Treasury and directed to local governments by the State for COVID-19-related use.

One-time grants will be distributed to Perry businesses and residents through an on-line application process. Program guidelines list all eligibility requirements for both applicants and use of funds. Please read the guidelines below before submitting an application.

The Perry Township Board of Trustees has approved $300,000 for Business and $75,000 for Residents of the Coronavirus Relief Funds received for the Perry Township CARES Assistance Program.

To learn more about the Coronavirus Relief Fund Local Government Assistance Program please refer to the following resources:

U.S. Department of Treasury Guidelines:

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/state-and-local-governments

State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management Guidelines:

https://grants.ohio.gov/fundingopportunities.aspx#funding-opportunities-coronavirus-relief

Applicants awarded funding from the Perry Township CARES Assistance Program are required to comply with the U.S. Department of Treasury Guidelines, the State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management Guidelines and the Perry Township CARES Assistance Program Guidelines.

Application Dates: November 1 through November 18, 2020

Applications are downloadable (Resident /Business), or you can obtain a physical copy of the application at: Perry Twp. Administration, 3111 Hilton St. N.W., Massillon 44646.

Contact info for the Perry CARES Program:

Applicants can contact the Township Administrator at 330-833-2141 Mon. -Fri. 9:00 am to 4:00pm or office@perrytwp.com
PLEASE DO NOT submit financial documents via email. Supporting documents must be delivered or submitted online as part of the application completion process.

Small business program:

Complete application here Nov 1 through 18, 2020 (LINK)

Download the Business Application Here (link)

One-time grant up to $5,000
Business must be based in Perry Township. No corporate ownership.
Must be classified as small business.
Applicants and businesses awarded funding from the Perry Twp. CARES Assistance Program are required to comply with the U.S. Department of Treasury Guidelines, the State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management Guidelines and the Perry Twp. CARES Assistance Program Guidelines.
Business must operate for profit.
Business must have been in operation on January 1, 2020.
Business must maintain a commercial or retail store front in Perry Twp. and not be home-based or nonprofit.
Business must be current on all local, state and federal obligations such as taxes and/or assessments.
Business must be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The business must not be permanently closed.
Applicant is eligible for CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funding if they have previously been approved and used funding from other CARES Act Funding or COVID-19 Relief funding, but the applicant cannot request and use funds for the same expenses as other relief funding.
Expenses already funded by federal, state or local assistance are not eligible under this Program.
Applicants who have not received COVID relief assistance funding (Federal or Local) will be given priority when reviewing applications and distributing funds.
Applications are required to be completed in the entirety. Failure to complete the application will cause your application to be denied.

Resident Program:

Complete Online application here – Nov. 1 through – Nov. 18, 2020

Download the Resident Application here (link)

One-time grant up to $1,000 per resident, per dwelling
Funds will be paid directly to landlord/mortgage company
Must be a current resident, living within the Perry Twp. limits.
Must be laid off, furloughed, unemployed or experienced decrease in pay or hours as a direct result of COVID-19 business closures or stay-at-home orders.
Must be at least one month in arrears in mortgage or rent
You MUST submit a past due notice from landlord or mortgage indicating pat due amount with application or e-mail office@perrytwp.com
Funds to be used solely for rental/mortgage assistance
Applications are required to be completed in the entirety. Failure to complete the application will cause your application to be denied.
Applicants awarded funding from the Perry Twp. CARES Assistance Program are required to comply with the U.S. Department of Treasury Guidelines, the State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management Guidelines, and the Perry Twp. CARES Assistance Program Guidelines.
Applicant is eligible for CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funding even if previously approved for, and used funding from, other CARES Act Funding or COVID-19 Relief funding, but the applicant cannot request and use funds for the same expenses as other relief funding.
Expenses already funded by federal, state or local assistance are not eligible under this Program. Applicants who have not received COVID relief assistance funding (Federal or Local) will be given priority when reviewing applications and distributing funds.

FAQs

I received assistance from another program, am I still eligible?

Additionally, applicant is eligible for CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funding if they have previously been approved and used funding from other CARES Act Funding or COVID-19 Relief funding, but the applicant cannot request and use funds for the same expenses as other relief funding. Expenses already funded by federal, state or local assistance are not eligible under this Program. Applicants who have not received COVID relief assistance funding (Federal or Local) will be given priority when reviewing applications

Will I have to report the money awarded to me on my tax return?

What can the money be used for?

Residents:

Mortgage payments not to exceed $1,000 total per applicant and residential dwelling
Rent relief to renters or landlords not to exceed $1,000 total per applicant and residential dwelling

Businesses:

Operating expenses such as rent, marketing, signage, and restart supplies (for example: PPE, protective barriers, signage, cleaning supplies.) required under safety regulations due to the pandemic.
Mortgage payments for the business’s principal place of business in Perry Township. Mortgage payments for businesses that are located in an owner’s primary residence are not eligible.

•Rent payments for the business’s principal place of business in Perry Twp. Rent payments for businesses that are located in an owner’s primary residence are not eligible.

Why do you have to pay directly to my mortgage company or landlord?