Pinal County is launching the Business Sustainability Program, which is a project designed to help Pinal County businesses that have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Qualifying businesses are eligible for a one-time reimbursement of up to $15,000 to be used for rent, mortgage and/or utility expenses for a three-month period. Eligible applicants must be a for-profit business, with a physical, commercial address in an unincorporated area of Pinal County. Non-profit organizations and home-based businesses are not eligible at this time.

"We’re encouraging all small business owners that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply. Pinal County created this program to be a quick and easy way to get vital financial support directly to those that need it the most," Anthony Smith, Chairman of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, said in a press release from Pinal County's official web site.

Applications will be accepted from 9 a.m. June 15 until 5 p.m. July 15, 2020, and can be completed online at Pinal County's web site or by mail.