Facebook announced that it will begin rolling out its small business grant program across the world to provide relief for companies affected by the coronavirus. Saying “We know that your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19. We’ve heard that a little financial support can go a long way, so we are offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time.”

Who’s eligible?
Up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in more than 30 countries where we operate will be able to receive the grant. To be eligible to apply, you must:

Be a for-profit company
Have between 2 and 50 employees
Have been in business for over a year
Have experienced challenges from COVID-19
Be in or near a location where Facebook operates
Businesses can begin the application process by heading to Facebook’s site and checking whether their location will be included in the program.