COVID-19 Federal, Local and Private assistance information.

Federal & Nationwide

Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES)

1. Relevant topics: (1) A tax credit of $1200 to most adults or $2400 for married persons. (2) $377 billion loan program for small businesses (up to 500 employees) to help continue making payroll. A portion can be forgiven depending on how many employees the employer retains. ((3) An increase in weekly unemployment benefits and an extension of the time period that a person can receive benefits. (4) Self-employed people and gig economy workers may also qualify to receive benefits.
   

2. PDF | Full Analysis

3. PDF | Division A Summary

Federal Family First Coronavirus Response Act

1. The law goes into effect April 1, 2020 and will remain in place until December 31, 2020. Relevant topics: (1) Extends and expands the protections of FMLA job-protected leave for certain childcare COVID-19-related absences, including requiring paid FMLA leave benefits. (2) Provides a new paid sick leave entitlement for certain COVID-19 related absences. (3) Provides tax credits to help employers defray the costs of paying these benefits.
   

2. PDF | Summary

3. PDF | Grid view

4. PDF | Employee Rights poster

Financial Assistance

1. Facebook | Small Business Grants

2. Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits.

3. GoFundMe | Small Business Relief Fund

4. The GoFundMe.org Small Business Relief Fund will provide micro-grants to qualifying small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

5. Goldstar | Donations for Live Entertainment Organizers

6. Goldstar Mobilizes Platform to Raise Donations for Live Entertainment Organizers in Response to COVID-19 Shutdowns

7. IRS.gov | Paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses

8. Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave

9. SBA.gov | Economic Injury Disaster Loans

10. The Small Business Administration has authorized Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million in assistance to help small businesses, private nonprofit organizations of any size, in most states and territories that have been financially impacted as a direct result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) since January 31, 2020.

Information

1. USA.gov | What is the Federal Government Doing in Response to COVID-19?

2. DOL.gov | Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources

3. IRS.gov | Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses

4. Arts.gov | COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations

5. Jackson Lewis | Closure Orders by State

New York City

Financial Assistance

1. NY Community Trust | NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund

2. To be eligible, an organization must meet the following criteria: 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; Based in New York City; Recipient of New York City and/or New York State government funding; Annual operating budget of up to $20M (excluding government contracts); Track record of robust programming and services for New York residents

3. NYC.gov | NYC Employee Retention Grant Program

4. This program is available to New York City businesses with one to four employees that can demonstrate at least a 25% decrease in revenue as a result of COVID-19. Eligible businesses will receive a grant covering up to 40% of their payroll for two months. Businesses can access up to $27,000.

5. NYC.gov | NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Fund Pre-Application

6. Businesses with fewer than 100 employees who have seen sales decreases of 25% or more will be eligible for zero interest loans of up to $75,000 to help retain employees and ensure business continuity. 

Information

1. NYC.gov | Assistance & Guidance for Businesses Impacted Due to Novel Coronavirus

New York State

Please check back for information as it becomes available.

Other Regions

Alabama

1. Labor.Alabama.gov | Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Arkansas

1. Arkansasedc.com | Resources for Businesses and Employers

California

1. Edd.CA.gov | Resources for Employers

Colorado

1. Choosecolorado.com | Resources for Colorado Businesses and Employees

Connecticut

1. Portal.CT.gov | Business Resources

Delaware

1. Laborfiles.Delaware.gov | Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

Florida

1. Floridadisaster.biz | Business Damage Assessment Survey

Georgia

1. DPH.Georgia.gov | COVID-19: Businesses and Employers

Hawaii

1. Hawaiicovid19.com | Hawaii State Department of Health: Information and Resources for Managing COVID-19

Idaho

1. Coronavirus.Idaho.gov | For Businesses

Illinois

1. JDSupra.com | Relief Available For Illinois Businesses To Ease Burden Caused By COVID-19

Iowa

1. Iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov | COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Employers

Kansas

1. DOL.KS.gov | File by Spreadsheet for unemployment insurance benefits for affected employees

Kentucky

1. KCC.KY.gov | Kentucky Career Center

Louisiana 

1. LAworks.net | Louisiana Workforce Commission Links for Employers

Maine

1. Maine.gov | Resources for Workers and Businesses on COVID-19

Maryland

1. Govstatus.egov.com | Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Business

Massachusetts

1. Mass.gov | WorkShare for Employers

Michigan 

1. Michigan.gov | Coronavirus Resources for Employees and Employers

Minnesota

1. Health.state.MN.us | Businesses and Employers: COVID-19

Mississippi

1. MDES.MS.gov | Resources for Workers and Businesses on COVID-19

Missouri 

1. Labor.MO.gov | Unemployment Information for Employers

Montana 

1. DLI.MT.gov | Resource Guide for Montana Employers and Employees

Nevada

1. Labor.NV.gov | Employer and Employee Information on COVID-19

New Hampshire

1. NH.gov | COVID-19 Resources for Business and Workers

New Jersey 

1. NJ.gov | NJDOL and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employers & Businesses Should Know

New Mexico 

1. CABQ.gov | COVID-19 Information, Resources, and Tips for Businesses, Organizations and Workers