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COVID-19 RESOURCES
NEW: Child Care Action Lab Grants: https://kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5v7PlcWXKuy1GRf
NEW: Restaurant Employee Relief Fund: https://rerf.us/
New: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
- Starting April 3 small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for and receive loans to cover their payroll and other certain expenses through existing SBA lenders.
- Starting April 10 independent contractors and self-employed individuals can apply for and receive loans to cover their payroll and other certain expenses through existing SBA lenders.
New: SBA Disaster Loan Application Instructions: www.kansassbdc.net/covid19
- Scroll down and listen to the presentation titled SBA Disaster Loans Programs Overview 4/2/2020
Press Release from U.S. Representative Roger Marshall’s office regarding Phase 2 and Phase 3 provisions of the coronavirus CARES ACT. See the **3 links below for more information on the following topics:
- Labor Provisions : Paid Family & Sick Leave new guidelines
- Labor Provisoins : Unemployment provisions for those not previously covered
- Small Business Lending : Paycheck Protection Lending program (“…if employees can prove employment continuity through end of June, the loan will turn into a grant!”)
- What: Business/Community Leaders Call w/SBA
- Topic: Paycheck Protection Loan
- When: 10:30 A.m. Tue, April 7
- Number: (701) 791-9772 (no passcode or access pin is required)
- Direct Payments : Infor about payments mailed to most Americans
- Daycare Block Grants : Funding to help daycare providers remain open & operational
- U.S Citizens Overseas : State Department is working on plans to bring everyone back to US ASAP
**3 Links mentioned above:
Letter from Representative Roger Marshall's Office
SBA: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources: Disaster Loan Assistance Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Non-profits, Homeowners and Renters
Content
- Paycheck Protection Program
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance
- SBA Debt Relief
- SBA Express Bridge Loans
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- SBA Products and Resources
- Government Contracting
- Local Assistance
KANSAS TOGETHER - a website intended to be a one-stop resource for Kansas families and business owners seeking quick access to the information and tools needed to navigate and mitigate the impact of coronavirus in our state.
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Norton County Community Foundation Launches Emergency Grant Funding Program In Response to COVID-19 PRESS RELEASE HERE
Kansas Department of Labor Website: https://www.dol.ks.gov/
HIRE Hospitality Industry Relief Fund – PLEASE NOTE: The $5 Million allocated to this program has already been awarded, based on first come first serve basis. They took 1300 applications within 48 hours, and awarded funds to 345 applicants. HOWEVER, it is highly recommended that all Hospitality industry businesses in Norton County who anticipate economic impact from the COVID-19 disaster, Please do complete and submit the application form ASAP, it will place you closer to the top of the list if/when they reallocate more funds to the HIRE relief.
City of Norton CDBG Local Revolving Loan funds for the effects of COVID-19 impact on local businesses: Contact Norton City Clerk at (785) 877-5000
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE-
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR WORKING CAPITAL ASSISTANCE
The City of Norton is posting this notice for the purpose of considering applications to be submitted to city funds under our CDBG Local Revolving Loan Fund for the effects of COVID-19 on local businesses. The funds will be available for job retention and will be used for working capital such as salaries, wages, inventory, utilities, rent, insurance payments, etc. and must retain jobs. The estimated funds available will be $35,000 maximum per job retained, with 51% of jobs retained being LMI jobs. Oral and written comments will be recorded and become a part of the City of Norton's CDBG Citizen Participation Plan.
Existing local businesses interested in applying for working capital assistance should contact the Norton City Clerk at ntclerk@ruraltel.net for an application. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to persons with disabilities. Posted March 24, 2020. SEE RELATED DOCUMENTS BELOW.
Emergency Response Loan Application DOC
Job Certification Form Norton County DOC
Job Certification for Economic Development Projects DOC
Norton CDBG RLF Summary of Terms
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website CLICK HERE for Resources for Business & Employers
Kansas Department of Commerce Business Resources-Includes Many State and Local Links CLICK HERE for Information and Resources related to funding, incentives, and loans.
USDA & Food & Nutrition Service relief measures CLICK HERE for Information and Resources to help rural residents and businesses.
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