The Delaware Division of Small Business has learned of multiple business owners receiving phone calls relating to applications for DE Relief Grants.
The Division of Small Business will not make initial contact on a DE Relief Grant application via telephone.
Correspondence to DE Relief Grant applicants is via email to the address provided in the application. Any emails from the Division will always come from a state of Delaware email address, which ends with “@delaware.gov.”
The Division of Small Business is coordinating with the Delaware Department of Justice in addressing the issue.
“The Division of Small Business takes this matter seriously,” Division Director Damian DeStefano said. “And our online application portal remains secure.”
If unsure about a message relating to a DE Relief Grant application, send an email to DEReliefGrants@delaware.gov to confirm its authenticity.
The first round of applications for the relief grant program drew a strong response, with the window closing for applications after three days. A second round of applications is expected to open up by early October.
The program, using Cares Act pandemic funds from the state and New Castle County, offers grants rather than loans.
