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Resources for business and employees affected by COVID-19
| U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) | Payroll Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. Due to likely high subscription, at least 75% of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll. These loan payments can also be deferred for six months. No collateral or personal guarantees are required. Neither the government nor lenders will charge small businesses any fees. For more information, please visit: Payroll Protection Program Economic Injury Disaster Loans provide small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. The loan advance will provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. Funds will be made available within three days of a successful application, and this loan advance of up to $10,000 will not have to be repaid: Economic Injury Disaster Loan NOTICE: SBA is unable to accept new applications at this time for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)-COVID-19 related assistance program (including EIDL Advances) based on available appropriations funding. Applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| California Employment Development Department (EDD) | Unemployment Insurance due to layoffs or loss in wages due to reduced hours: Unemployment Insurance Disability Insurance if you are unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19: Disability Insurance Paid Family Leave you’re unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional): Paid Family Leave |
| CARES Act | For answers to frequently asked questions regarding federal stimulus package: CARES Act |
| OnwardCA | OnwardCA.org is a web-based resource that connects people who have lost their jobs to life essential services, training opportunities, and other potential jobs. |
| California Franchise Tax Board | For special tax relief available to California taxpayers affected by COVID-19: FTB |
| California Department of Tax and Fee Assistance (CDTFA) | For special assistance including tax filing and payment extensions, and/or relief from interest and penalties: CDTFA |
| U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) | For interim guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19, you can view the OSHA/HHS guidance document here: Workplace Guidance |
| Small Business Finance Center | Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program that provides loan guarantees up to $1 million. JumpStart Loan Program for loans up to $10,000 with accommodations for disasters. The programs are through local mission based lenders, the Financial Development Corporations: Small Business Finance Center |
| Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) | California funds a network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) that can help small businesses community navigate about loan programs and other private options, as well as help with strategy for resiliency: SBDC |
| California Treasures Office | Small business loan program with special disaster assistance that is used extensively by the CDFI community: CalCAP |
| LA County Consumer and Business Affairs | Centralized call center and website providing free, one-on-one counseling and support for business owners: LACountyHelpCenter.org |
| LAEDC (Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation) | For immediate no-cost business assistance and crisis relief program consultation, please contact Joseph Torres at (213) 448-1804 or joseph.torres@laedc.org. To view the LAEDC Resource Guide, visit: www.laedc.org/coronavirus |
| Southern California Edison | Offering flexible payment plans to customers impacted by COVID-19: Southern California Edison |
| SoCal Gas Company | Offered to waive late fees for small businesses who are experiencing financing hardship to customers impacted by COVID-19. Please call 1-800-427-2200. Visit: SoCal Gas |
Last updated: 4/27/20 at 9:22 am