EforAll is compiling national, regional, and local resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses in our communities. There are some great loan programs being announced but we know that loans are not always the solution and should be explored carefully. Don’t hesitate to contact someone at EforAll for guidance.
We’ll continue to update this list and welcome additional resources.
New CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security)Act Resources:
- Loan Eligibility Assessment, PPP Loan & Loan Forgiveness Calculators (Intuit Aid Assist)
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Application Form
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet: Borrowers
- Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Emergency Loans Small Business Guide & Checklist
- Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act
- Committee on Small Business Owners CARES Act Overview
- Getting Cash for Your Small Business Through CARES Act (Forbes magazine)
National Resources:
- Small-Business Grants for Companies Hit by Covid-19 (Inc Magazine)
- Hello Alice COVID-19 Business Resource Center
- COVID-19 Finance Assistance Network
- Work From Home Cybersecurity Resources
- GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit for Small Business
- COVID-19 Business Resource Center
- SBA Low Interest Loans for Small Businesses
- Extensis: Relief Navigator: Business Emergency Funding & Relief Program Overviews
- Forbes Article on Little Known Tax Law for Businesses to Cover COVID-19 Expenses
- Candid.org Resources for NonProfits During COVID-19 Crisis
- US Chamber of Commerce tips
- Facebook Announces $100 Fund for Small Businesses
- Support Local Businesses by buying Gift Cards
- Comcast offering free internet for low-income customers for 60 days
- SCORE: How Businesses Can Prepare for Coronavirus
- SCORE: small business disaster preparedness resources
- Federal Reserve Updates
- IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief Updates
- USA.gov
- Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work
- Google — GSuite
- List of Arts Resources
- Taking care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty
- Template for Continuity of Operations
- Bartender Emergency Fund
- Introducing the MainVest Initiative
- Legal Support: Lawyer’s for Civil Rights: BizGrow@lawyersforcivilrights.org or call (857) 301–7171
- Contact info@eforall.org for EforAll Staff Support
All Massachusetts Businesses:
- COVID-19 Grants for Massachusetts Small Businesses (MGCC)
- Reopening Massachusetts Info (from mass.gov)
LISC and Citizens Bank Launch Small Business Recovery Grants for Massachusetts
- Facebook Small Business Grants
- MGCC Business Survey (Spanish)
- Mass Unemployment Assistance – Virtual Town Halls
- Emergency Daycare Provider List (state-wide)
- Filing for Unemployment Due to COVID-19?
- MA Restaurant Strong Fund
- Rally For Restaurants: Support Your Local Restaurant
- MGCC Relief Fund– Loans for up to $75,000 for profitable businesses under 50 employees
- Mass.gov Small Business Assistance
- Mass.gov Guidance and Directives including Unemployment
- Mass.gov WorkShare Program
- Boston Artist Relief Fund
- Mass Small Business Development Center Network (MSBDC). Fill out an electronic request for counseling (eRFC)
- Mass NonProfit Network: Coronavirus and Massachusetts NonProfits
Cape Cod Area Businesses:
- MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board Resources
- Free Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Membership during COVID-19
- MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center Assistance
- Open for Business on the Cape
- Mass Small Business Development Center – Southeast Regional Office. Fill out an electronic request for counseling (eRFC)
Lowell-Lawrence Area Businesses:
- SBA Training Webinar: Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program, Monday, April 13, 2020
- The Entrepreneurship Center @ CTI Resources
- The Story of Your Business in Numbers/ La historia de su negocio en números with Mill Cities Community Investments (online class)
- Introduction to QuickBooks Online/Introducción a QuickBooks Online with Mill Cities Community Investments (online class)
Lynn MA Area Businesses:
Behind You emergency fund for restaurant employees
South Coast MA Businesses:
- New Bedford Micro Loans thru NBEDC
- One SouthCoast Chamber
- Reduced Delivery fees on GotChew, and other food delivery services
- CFIMITYM – Cash Flow Is More Important Than Your Mother.
- Mass Small Business Development Center – Southeast Regional Office. Fill out an electronic request for counseling (eRFC)