Kershaw County businesses can apply for grants.

Kershaw County businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a grant of up to $7,500.

The Kershaw County Council approved the Kershaw County Small Business Stabilization grant program at a meeting earlier this week. Applications, only available online at www.kershawcountychamber.org, open Friday.

Eligible businesses must be for-profit, privately held and located within Kershaw County corporate limits. Additionally, businesses must have been in operation for at least a year as of April 1, 2020, and have 20 or fewer employees, not including family members.

Priority will be given to qualified businesses still in operation; qualified...