Northumberland County - COVID-19 STATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES

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

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

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