We’re hoping by spring we can have everybody back full-time, and this grant money is a godsend for us to be able to do that.

—  Chris Bragg, Jobst Monuments and Gifts

CURE-ES grants procured through the city of Ottawa have been distributed to the tune of $714,750 total among 52 different businesses and organizations.

Char Bragg, who owns Jobst Monuments and Gifts, said the process was simple and the city was helpful in answering questions they might have had.

“It helps tremendously,” Bragg said. “We were closed down during our busiest time, so the loss was substantial, and now we can reopen but only until 2:30 p.m. We’re hoping by spring we can have everybody back full-time, and this grant money is a godsend for us to be able to do that.”

Leah Johnson, owner of Laurilea’s Unique Junk Boutique, said the grants are helpful because rent and utilities don’t stop just because a business is closed.

Laurilea’s was forced to shut down as well, leaving the business with a period where they were unable to make sales.

“Filling out the application was super simple,” Johnson said. “Our accountant helped us fill out the paperwork, and the city was good about making sure our information was correct.”

Bragg similarly was thankful for the city’s help, along with the people who keep them in mind and shop locally.

Here are the list of businesses who received grant funding:

• A Mess of Things: $10,000

• A Servant’s Heart: $12,000

• American Legion Post 33: $14,000

• Annette Barr Photography Studio: $6,000

• B.A.S.H.: $25,000

• Blarney Pub: $10,000

• Carlson Automotive Body Shop: $20,000

• CatsEye Wine Bar: $12,000

• Cheese Shop: $18,000

• China Inn: $14,000

• Corner 230: $18,000

• Court Street Pub: $16,000

• Curious Good: $6,000

• Dayton Ridge Golf Course: $10,000

• Deja Vu: $16,000

• Detorres Town Lanes: $6,000

• Dockside: $10,000

• Encore Salon: $6,000

• Floor to Ceiling: $13,250

• Fondita Mexican Grill: $18,000

• Furniture Sellers: $18,000

• Hanks Farm: $22,500

• HiWay: $20,000

• Bells Clothing: $12,000

• Iconic: $10,000

• Jeremiah Joe Coffee: $18,000

• Jobst Monument & Gifts: $14,000

• Ladi Di’s: $18,000

• Ladys & Gents: $12,000

• Laurileas: $10,000

• Main Street Estate Sales: $16,000

• Main Street Spaces: $10,000

• New Brite Spot: $16,000

• New Chiam: $16,000

• O-Nett: $12,000

• Ottawa Bakery: $14,000

• A Mess of Things: $10,000,000

• Prairie Fox Books: $12,000

• Rock Paper Scissors: $12,000

• Rosati’s Pizza: $20,000

• Salt Tree Yoga: $10,000

• Starved Rock Hot Glass: $6,000

• Starved Rockers Music: $6,000

• Tangled Roots: $25,000

• Terpstras: $16,000

• Thymeless: $6,000

• TPM Stems: $12,000

• Turks Furniture: $25,000

• VanDuzer Jewelers: $16,000

• VFW: $10,000

• Westside Pub: $10,000

• Woodys Steakhouse: $18,000