DNREC is reminding saltwater fishery-related businesses about funding that\u2019s available to them, related to revenue declines during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
Eligible businesses can apply for a piece of nearly $3 million of federal funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act by going to the state\u2019s website at DNREC.Delaware.gov by March 17.<\/p>\n
According to DNREC, fishery-related businesses were hit hard during the pandemic, which saw over a 35% decline in revenue from March through December of 2020.<\/p>\n
Eligible business can also call DNREC Fisheries section at 302-739-9914 for more information on how to apply for funding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DNREC is reminding saltwater fishery-related businesses about funding that\u2019s available to them, related to revenue declines during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses can apply for a piece of nearly $3 million of federal funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act by going to the state\u2019s website at DNREC.Delaware.gov by March 17. 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