Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- The CDC has published safety guidance for communities, workplaces, schools, and events here.
- New York State
- NYS Official COVID-19 Website: www.ny.gov/coronavirus
- Novel Coronavirus Hotline (available 24/7): 1-888-364-3065
- Mental Health Hotline: 1-844-863-9314
- Download New York’s COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Here
- NYS Vaccine Program: www.ny.gov/vaccine
- Reopening Guidance
- New York Forward: Guidance on the Reopening of New York State
- New York Forward Business Reopening Lookup Tool
- New York State Liquor Authority
- Excelsior Pass Program – a secure, digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results. Businesses can use the Pass to aid compliance with State reopening guidelines.
- Funding Opportunities
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
- Summary of Federal Resources – includes funding options, tax credits and tax filing help, contracting assistance and more
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
- COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund
- NY Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF) provides flexible and affordable loans to help small businesses, not-for-profits, and small residential landlords.
- New York State Small Business Development Center List of pandemic-relief micro-grant and micro-loan programs
- Federal Employer Tax Credits: Many businesses that have been severely impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) will qualify for two new employer tax credits – the Credit for Sick and Family Leave and the Employee Retention Credit.
- New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) Announces Nearly $1 Million in COVID Recovery Project Funding for Manufacturers
- ESD COVID-19 Business Resources
- NYS Council on the Arts (NYSCA) COVID-19 Relief Funds and Business Support
- Pursuit Lending COVID-19 Resources for Businesses
- GoFundMe Small Business Relief Initiative
- Kiva Lending
- Utica IDC Small Business COVID Loan Program
- New York Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program
- Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants – Search for “community impact” – deadline is 3 p.m. EST on July 1, 2021
- Community Development Block Grant Applications for Economic Development, Small Business & Microenterprise accepted throughout 2021 with rolling awards. Learn more HERE.
- New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) ReCharge NY Program
- NYSERDA
- Federal Grants
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
- Technical Assistance for Businesses
- New York State Small Business Development Center
- Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center: Serving Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, and Oneida Counties
- Binghamton Small Business Development Center: Serving Otsego County
- Albany Small Business Development Center: Serving Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie Counties
- Women’s Enterprise Development Center COVID-19 resources
- New York State Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) Assists Small And Mid-Sized Manufacturers In Becoming More Competitive
- COVID-19 Business Mentor NY Volunteer Task Force: New York State has partnered with business leaders to create a dedicated group of volunteers across different NYS industries – from law firms to financial professionals – to assist business owners with questions related to the impact of COVID-19.
- Empire State Digital: Connects New York-based small businesses with the education, access and resources needed to digitize, expand and adapt to the new economy due to the changes from COVID-19.
- New York Forward Small Business Lease Assistance Partnership: The initiative provides commercial tenants and small business landlords with pro bono legal services, and the information needed to reach a mutually agreeable lease renegotiation.
- SBA’s Ascent: Free learning platform for women entrepreneurs
- Fuzehub: Resources for NYS Manufacturers
- Business Express: Your Guide to Doing Business in New York State
- New York State Small Business Development Center
- Resources for Employers/Employees
- NY State of Health: Shop here to see what health insurance options are available to you, your family, and your business
- Child Care: Parents in need of free child care resources and referrals are encouraged to visit www.CCEOneida.com, where they can enter their zip code to immediately find the name and contact information of the agency that serves their location.
- U.S. Department of Labor Eligibility for Paid Sick Leave Tool
- NYS DOL FAQ for Employers with COVID-19 related Questions
- New York State Jobs Express: Employers with job openings can post their open positions, and individuals looking for employment can search for opportunities on the NYS Department of Labor’s Jobs Express website.
- NYS Office of General Services: Guidance on Doing Business with New York State
- Thomas COVID-19 Response Supplier program: If You Can Help Supply Critical PPE Products, Sign Up Here.
- NYS DOL Shared Work Program: New York State’s DOL Shared Work Program helps businesses manage business cycles and seasonal adjustments. Shared Work lets businesses keep trained staff and avoid layoffs. Employees can receive partial unemployment insurance benefits while working reduced hours. Full-time, part-time and seasonal employees are eligible.
- Resources for Individuals
- Empire Pandemic Response Reimbursement Fund – Up to $1,000 available per household designed to reimburse out-of-pocket childcare, transportation, lodging and other qualifying expenses for first responders, health care, and other essential workers.
- New Tool to Help New Yorkers Access Critical Social Service Benefits Here
- For Job Seekers:
- NYS Department of Labor’s Jobs Express website
- SUNY Online Training Center – free skill-building, college prep, and employment certification programs with one-on-one career coaching
- Free Online Platform for New Yorkers to Learn New Job Skills, Earn Certificates & Advance Their Careers: Create a free account with Coursera Here
