SMALL BUSINESS LOANS AND GRANTSInformation for businesses experiencing economic distress due to the spread of COVID-19 is available.
Business Interim Relief Program (BIRP)
The Town of Parachute has allocated $100,000 toward its Business Interim Relief Program, which includes grant funding up to $2,000 for businesses in Parachute and Battlement Mesa with 12 or fewer employees.
The Small Business Development Center Disaster Recovery and Continuity Guide
Relief programs include Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, debt relief express bridge loans and more.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
For Colorado businesses details options for businesses on consulting, technical assistance, loan assistance, recovery strategies and more.
Help Colorado Now
Community-based organizations can apply for grants of up to $25,000 from the COVID-19 Relief Fund.
Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation
A nonprofit offering direct financial assistance for restaurants during COVID-19.
Colorado Creative Industries
The Colorado Creatives Relief Grant is a one-time payment for nonprofit arts organizations with an operating budget of less than $1 million. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, May 13, at 4 p.m.
National Endowment for the Arts
A grant program has been established to support nonprofit arts programs across the country. Applications must be submitted to the first step in the process by Wednesday, April 22.
Any business experiencing economic disruption can contact Northwest SBDC Director Erin McCuskey at erin@northwestsbdc.org.
Links
- Campfire Conversation: How to Swiftly and Safely Re-Open Parks and Trails
- Campfire Conversation: Conservation and Recreation Advocacy from Home
- Ingenuity and Rediscovery: The Consumer Response to COVID-19
- Small Business Support to Boost Economic Recovery
- Pivoting to Produce, Source and Donate PPE
- Thriving in Chaotic Times – the Neuroscience Behind Our Distress
- CMC Responds: Back to Business
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U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CARES ACT HIGHLIGHTS
There are many provisions in the CARES Act to help small businesses. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has highlighted what business owners need to know.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking immediate actions to help rural citizens, businesses and communities affected by COVID-19.
EMERGENCY PAID LEAVE RULE
This rule is meant to limit the spread of highly contagious disease and enables workers in at-risk occupations to access testing.
DREAMSPRING
Is offering Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to small businesses in Colorado on a first-come, first-served basis up to $250,000.
POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS FOR COLORADO RESTAURANTS
The restaurant industry is one of the most highly trained industries in matters of disease transmission and prevention.