Alabama’s CARES Act Marine Industry Relief Program
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Alabama Marine Resources Division has received authorization to begin implementation of relief funding, which will assist in the recovery efforts of Alabama’s seafood-related businesses. Examples of eligible businesses would be commercial fishing, processing, marine aquaculture, and charter for-hire. The funding is available for financial damages incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic between March 1, 2020 and May 31, 2020.
All applicants must provide one or more of the documents below. These documents must clearly show unreimbursed financial loss during March 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020, related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Filed Alabama Income Tax forms
- Notarized letter from a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) documenting loss
- Sales transactions or receipts
- Shipping and receiving documents
- Seafood Landing Reports (can be for multiple states)
- Accounting software reports
- Copies of appointment calendars (charter for-hire)
- Booking system reports (charter for-hire)
- Other documents as approved by MRD
Completed applications and supporting documentation can be mailed, shipped or hand delivered to:
Alabama Marine Resources Division
Attn: Chris Denson
999 Commerce Dr.
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
All material must be paper copy. No electronic applications will be accepted. The application can be found and downloaded here.
Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, November 13, 2020. Completed applications can also be hand delivered by 5 p.m. that day.
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Catherine Minerich
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With over a decade of experience, Catherine enjoys learning and working on new projects across the United States. She has worked at multiple levels of government, from the U.S. Congress to state, municipal, and county governments. This valuable experience has allowed her to write successful grant proposals for numerous federal, state, and foundation grants. Her resume includes a little of everything: public art projects, infrastructure, railroad safety features, historic preservation projects, and many more! Catherine is a member of the Grant Professionals Association and the American Grant Writers’ Association. She has served as a Board advisor for the Gulfport Galleria of Fine Arts and on the Board of Commissioners for the Harrison County Beautification Commission. Catherine is also an instructor for the Mississippi Alliance for Nonprofits and Philanthropy where she teaches courses on grant writing for nonprofits, local governments, and grant research. Catherine earned her Bachelor’s in Political Science and History, as well as her Master’s in Public Administration and Political Science from Jacksonville State University. She continued with her PhD at Texas A&M University. Catherine is a native of Minnesota and currently resides on the Gulf of Mexico where the weather is considerably warmer! Email: [email protected]
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