Small Business Resources

Paycheck Protection Program - An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus crisis. $10 billion was set aside for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) on May 28. Use the Opportunity Finance Network's CDFI Locator to identify participating CDFIs by geographic location.

PRIME-2020-01 - Grant opportunity for microenterprise development organizations.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program - Long-term, low interest assistance for a small business or non-profit to help alleviate temporary loss of revenue. EIDL assistance can be used to cover payroll and inventory, pay debt or fund other expenses.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance - Loan advances of up to $10,000 for businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. This loan advance will not have to be repaid.

SBA Bridge Loans - Small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender can access up to $25,000 quickly.

SBA Debt Relief - The SBA will automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees of current 7(a), 504, and microloans for a period of six months. The SBA will also automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees for new 7(a), 504, and microloans issued prior to September 27, 2020.

Coronavirus Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources webpage provides information about what is currently available.

Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce help borrowers understand the process by which their loan forgiveness amount will be calculated and the overall approach of the loan forgiveness process.

Small Business Relief Tracker from Forbes provides information about funding, grants, and resources offered to small businesses from federal, state and local government agencies, private companies, and nonprofit organizations.

The Centers for Disease Control's Guidance for Reopening in America provides specific information for different types of businesses starting on page 38.