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They are open Mon-Thu AM - PM and those needing services should call for intake and scheduling. Services are in person and via telephone. Offices are closed, case management services including harm reduction information are available via phone. The City of New Orleans strongly encourages any employer who is able to do so to provide paid sick leave to their employees. Paid sick leave is the best way to enable social distancing, which is critical in our response to this public health emergency.
Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, Apply now. SOAR provides flexible, affordable capital and free business support services to small businesses and nonprofits across the south and southeast to help them navigate and rebuild from the Covid economic crisis. The community lender will work with you on your full loan application. If approved, the loan will be made through that community lender and you will continue to work with them throughout the life of your loan.
CDFIs are certified by the U. Treasury Department to deliver responsible, affordable lending to help low-income, rural, and other historically disadvantaged people and communities. To apply, contact the U. Small Business Administration directly by visiting their website. Contact the U.
Small Business Administration online. It is designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. A portion of these loans will be forgivable if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. Funding through the PPP is available on a first come, first served basis.
Small businesses are encouraged to apply as soon as possible by reaching out to their existing lender or to a nonprofit CDFI. Reach out to your lender or an approved SBA 7 a lender to apply. Small businesses are encouraged to reach out to the LSBDC for technical assistance and help determining which program may be the best fit.
It is possible to apply to both programs as long as funding is used for different purposes. Additionally, it is possible to apply to both programs and determine before signing final loan documents which one is a better fit. Email lsbdc. Learn more about PPP. Applications are currently being accepted and can be found by visiting the Hope Enterprise Corporation website here.
Apply for a small business loan. The SBA declared a disaster in the state of Louisiana and made Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to small businesses including sole proprietors and nonprofits.
Loan terms 3. 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 will not have to be repaid. Start SBA application. The Employee Retention Credit is a fully refundable tax credit for employers equal to 50 percent of qualified wages including allocable qualified health plan expenses that Eligible Employers pay their employees. This Employee Retention Credit applies to qualified wages paid after March 12, , and before January 1, See IRS. Existing Borrowers Payment Relief — We have already developed a process for existing customers to apply for a 3 month payment extension.
This should provide them with temporary financial support and help ease worry about penalties for not being able to pay in the event they lost business and or income as a result containment efforts. Business Sustainability Loans — We anticipate a lot of businesses seeking financial assistance in the wake of containment efforts.
Business Recovery Funds — After the dust settles and our economy is in a recovery phase, we know businesses will need capital to jumpstart their operations working capital for wages, inventory, and other costs of business. Customers in the 1 and 2 categories above will also be eligible for these loans. Apply to LiftFund. As small business owners across the country continue to face uncertainty amid the ongoing effects of the COVID pandemic, this grant opportunity will support recovery and aid in survival through the pandemic and beyond.
Additionally, Verizon is making a multi-year commitment to bring one million small businesses forward by with resources to help them thrive in the digital economy.
Grants will be eligible for small businesses across the U. Eligible expenses for the grant include:. Get updates and apply. If you are temporarily closing or reducing your hours of operations due to COVID, please contact the LWC to discuss how they can provide assistance and answer your questions about unemployment insurance and other programs and resources available.
Employers are encouraged to explore options for their staff, including furloughing or reducing hours while maintaining employee benefits. They can also state the employee has been laid off with an anticipated return date. The Employer Call Center, , is also available. View full listing of technical assistance providers. It is a multi-faceted foodservice operations training geared toward a safe and economically viable reopening across the industry.
COVID dealt a massive blow to every facet of the hospitality industry: to the owners and staff who rely upon restaurants for their livelihoods and to the clientele who frequent these beloved businesses. A successful reopening is one that is both safe and economically viable.
GNO, Inc. This at-a-glance resource page allows you to filter upcoming and past webinars. This web page will be updated as new webinars are announced. Access GNO Inc. Webinar Database. The Lepage Center launched COVID Resources for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners , a webpage that collects key resources available to support entrepreneurs and business owners affected by the pandemic.
The Lepage Center will update the page as additional resources become available. Leveraging its relationships with GNO Inc. GNO Inc. Some delivery platforms are waiving platform fees for new members and delivery fees for customers during this time.
Use your own best judgment when signing up. Any restaurant intending to offer delivery of food with beer or wine by their own employees may submit to the ATC an application for alcohol delivery.
ATC will prioritize the processing of all delivery applications. Businesses are encouraged to submit their applications online but may also submit applications by mail or via email directly to ATC-Attorneys atc. Download ATC announcement. EDU to schedule your consultation. Download Flyer. SCORE New Orleans will be hosting Virtual Town halls to help business owners get information and ask questions that will help them endure during this time of uncertainty.
Fill out this form if you are interested. Both of these opportunities have been available to restaurants since the beginning of the pandemic, and these smaller grants are an effort to support restaurants operating outdoor dining options. A database of local talent looking for new job opportunities, including quick employment history and skills summary, is on the WorkNOLA Workforce Directory. Scammers use fake emails or texts to get you to share valuable personal information — like account numbers, Social Security numbers, or your login IDs and passwords.
They use your information to steal your money, your identity , or both. They also use phishing emails to get access to your computer or network. If you click on a link, they can install ransomware or other programs that can lock you out of your data. Scammers often use familiar company names or pretend to be someone you know.
Scammers are using illegal robocalls to pitch everything from scam Coronavirus treatments to work-at-home schemes. Online sellers claim they have in-demand products, like cleaning, household, and health and medical supplies. You place an order, but you never get your shipment. Anyone can set up shop online under almost any name — including scammers. When a major health event — like the Coronavirus — happens, you might be looking for ways to help. Scammers use the same events to take advantage of your generosity.
Some scammers use names that sound a lot like the names of real charities. This is one reason it pays to do some research before giving. Money lost to bogus charities means less donations to help those in need. Remember, Entergy will never demand payment over the phone or ask you to buy a prepaid debit card to pay your bill. Toggle navigation. Are you requesting assistance? Children and Family Resources. Child Tax Credit. If you provide bank account information, you can receive your payment safely and securely by direct deposit.
Learn More. To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions: The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U. The applicant must be a U. There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U. For deaths that occurred after May 16, , the death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID For deaths that occurred from Jan.
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