Loans & Grants
- US Small Business Administration loans and resources related to COVID-19, including the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program for small businesses and new programs like Paycheck Protection Program, part of the CARES Act signed into law on Friday, March 27, 2020.
- Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund - offers grants of up to $10,000. Round 1 applications are due April 4th.
- Facebook Cash Grants for Small Businesses affected by COVID-19
- Support CLT - COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses, from the Charlotte LGBT Chamber
- COVID-19 Resources from the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
- About SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans - from the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
- NC Chamber Small Business Resource Hub
Operations Resources for Businesses
- Latest CDC Guidance for Businesses & Employers, including cleaning & disinfection protocols.
- OSHA Standards and Info for COVID-19
- Business Pandemic Checklist from the CDC
- Business Continuity Planning Guides from the Department of Homeland Security
- COVID-19 Response Business Resource Page from the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
- Skufca Law is offering free phone consultation to South End business owners to identify and discuss any legal issues that have arisen for you, including review of current insurance policies and contracts, and contract or lease negotiations and modifications. Contact Ron at ron@skufcalaw.com or 704-376-3030.
Resources and Relief for the Service Industry
- NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund
- There is a comprehensive list of local resources for the Charlotte Service Industry aggregated here
Community
- Join the South End Business Owners online group. Join the Facebook group here. To join the e-mail group, contact us.
- Join the Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Facebook group.
- AIGA Charlotte is pairing businesses affected by COVID-19 with a graphic designer offering pro-bono help. Details and application here.