COVID-19 COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES
For Businesses, Non-profits, and Residents

Announcement 10/16/2020
We are excited to announce the Non-Profit COVID-19 Relief Program. This program is for local and regional non-profits for the purpose of providing essential funding during the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19 global pandemic. The deadline to apply is NOVEMBER 30, 2020. To apply click on the link below and fill out the application. Once you have the application filled out with supporting documentation, email ncgrant@nnpdc17.state.va.us  If you do not have access to email, mail to NC Grant Program c/o NNPDC, P.O. Box 1600, Warsaw, VA 22572.
Non-Profit Grant Application

Announcement 9/18/20
The Northumberland County Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (the Program) funds have been made available by the Northumberland County Board of Supervisors from the County’s Coronavirus Relief Funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Administration of the Program will be coordinated by the Northern Neck Planning District Commission. The Program provides a one-time, emergency grant to eligible, for-profit small businesses in Northumberland County to assist with unplanned costs incurred as a direct result of business interruptions and mandated business closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). There are a limited amount of funds available for the Program; therefore, eligible businesses will be funded on a first come first serve basis when a completed application is received. Applications submitted without all required documentation will be deemed incomplete and, therefore, ineligible for consideration.  Any questions regarding this grant should be sent to ncgrant@nnpdc17.state.va.us. For the complete description/ eligibility requirements and application, please see the following two (2) forms.
1. Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
Overview
2. Application for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

Application period (Round 1):  Open September 21, 2020 through 11:59 P.M. October 30, 2020.

Amount: The maximum grant amount under this program is $7,500 per business establishment

*Northumberland County has partnered with All Points Broadband to bring high-quality, fiber-to-the-home broadband to currently unserved areas in the County.
We need your help to make this project as successful as possible.
To ensure we have the best possible information for this broadband expansion project, please visit the following website to complete a brief online survey: https://fiber.allpointsbroadband.com/
Once you reach the website, enter your address under “Register Here for Fiber to Your Home”, and complete the survey. If your location is an area where broadband service is indicated to be available from another provider, please provide any information about previous attempts to obtain service from that provider in your response to the survey.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to bring fiber broadband to Northumberland County.

 VIRGINIA BUSINESS AND NON-PROFIT LOANS

• LOANS. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Application.
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout the Commonwealth affected by the COVID Loans -19 can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans of up to $2 million from the SBA to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other expenses. Guidelines and to apply for a loan:
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/ApplyOnline

• WEBINAR: FILLING OUT THE EIDL APPLICATION.
Sponsored by the Virginia SBDC Network, March 23, 2020.
https://vccs.zoom.us/rec/play/7JB8cbypqjo3S93A5QSDB_cqW465LaKs0SIbqPVZxEnmUnFRZ1rwMuNBNuCL-OOwBuzaQZSyXq31vV2k?continueMode=true

• TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING LOAN APPLICATION.
Small Business Development Center, University of Mary Washington (Warsaw), is providing technical assistance to businesses to apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans, including tips on the process, documents needed, links to needed forms, and telephone/electronic consultation.
https://economicdevelopment.umw.edu/covid-19-resources/

• PROBLEMS WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCESS.
Congressman Rob Wittman’s Office: Chris Jones, Deputy District Director, (804) 443-0668.

VIRGINIA STATE GOVERNMENT

General Virginia COVID-19 Information
• Home Page on COVID-19: Includes list of actions Governor Northam has announced to combat COVID-19: https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus-updates/
• Governor’s Letter requesting SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/SBA-Disaster-Declaration-Request.pdf

Virginia Department of Health
• Home Page: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
• Update on COVID-19 Cases in Virginia: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/
• Interim Guidance: Considerations for Businesses and Employers: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/13/2020/03/VDH-Business-Guidance_03.08.20-1.pdf

Virginia Employment Commission
• Home Page: http://www.vec.virginia.gov/
• Small Business Survey of Impact of COVID-19 on Business: http://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/11707


FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Centers for Disease Control
• Home Page on COVID-19: coronavirus.gov
• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html

Small Business Administration
• Disaster Assistance for COVID-19: https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/ApplyOnline

Department of Labor
• Home page of COVID-19 DoL Resources: https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
• Guidance on Preparing for Workforce Safety: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf

Internal Revenue Service
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus

Helpful Links and Information

Are you Prepared?

Supply Kit https://www.vaemergency.gov/prepare/supply-kit/
Make a Plan https://www.vaemergency.gov/prepare/make-a-plan/
Local Radio Stations
    • • 105.5 WRAR
    • • 107.5 River Country
    • • 101.7 WKWI
    • • 104.9 WIGO
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