Information and resources available for American small businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

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Information and resources available for American small businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 07, 2020

The Department of the Treasury and Small Business Administration issued guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program. The guidance can be found here:

Paycheck Protection Program – Interim Final Rule

Assistance for American Workers and Families

In the weeks immediately after the passage of the CARES Act, Americans will see fast and direct relief in the form of Economic Impact Payments. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Assistance for Small Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses. Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards.

Paycheck Protection Program Resources

SBA Paycheck Protection Program website
Department of the Treasury CARES Act website

30 Days to Slow the Spread

President Trump announced updated guidelines this week to continue slowing the spread of Coronavirus in America. This 30-day window will be crucial: If every American does his or her part, the latest model suggests we could save 1 million or more U.S. lives. Please click here for more information: 30 Days to Slow the Spread (Español)

How to Help – If you or your organization are interested in helping the effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, FEMA has established a website (www.fema.gov/coronavirus/how-to-help) with more information. Examples for the private sector include:

To sell medical supplies or equipment to the federal government, please submit a price quote under the COVID-19 PPE and Medical Supplies Request for Quotation. Full details can be found in the solicitation (Notice ID 70FA2020R00000011).
- This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be “ACTIVE” at the time of award.
If you have medical supplies or equipment to donate, please provide us with details on what you are offering.
If you are a private company that wants to produce a product related to the COVID response – email nbeoc@max.gov.
If you are a hospital or healthcare provider in need of medical supplies, please contact your state, local, tribal or territory department of public health and/or emergency management agency.
If you are interested in doing business with FEMA and supporting the response to COVID- 19 with your company’s non-medical goods and/or services, please submit your inquiry to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Procurement Action Innovative Response Team (PAIR) team at DHSIndustryLiaison@hq.dhs.gov.

White House COVID-19 Updates

Memorandum on Order Under the Defense Production Act Regarding the Purchase of Ventilators (HERE)
Statement from the President Regarding the Defense Production Act (HERE)
Memorandum on Order Under the Defense Production Act Regarding 3M Company (HERE)
Memorandum on Providing Federal Support for Governors’ Use of the National Guard to Respond to COVID-19 (HERE)
President Trump Approves Disaster Declaration for Tennessee and the U.S. Virgin Islands
1600 Daily – These 30 Days: How You Can Help (HERE)

For background and the most up-to-date information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019 website: HERE

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: