COVID-19 Resources
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Latest News
6/10/20: Gov. Reynolds lifts 50% capacity rule for businesses
6/5/20: Forbes: Trump Signs New Law Relaxing PPP Rules: What You Need to Know
5/26/20: Iowa Departmenet of Agriculture and Land Stewardship: Iowa Disposal Assistance Program - for pork producers who are unable to harvest pigs because of COVID-19 supply chain disruptions.
5/20/20: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program - USDA farmers.gov
Farmers or ranchers whose operations have been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can get direct relief.
5/6/20: Iowa Department of Human Services: Funding Opportunities Available to Childcare Programs
4/17/20: sba.gov: SBA resumes accepting PPP applications from participating lenders Monday, April 27th
US Depatment of the Treasury
The CARES Act Works for All Americans
US Small Business Administration
SBA Disaster Loan Assitance Portal - Information about the Paycheck Protection Program, EIDL Loan Advance, SBA Express Bridge Loans and SBA Debt Relief
USDA Rural Development
Information for rural residents, businesses, and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Farm Bureau
What's in the CARES Act for Food and Agriculture
Financial Empowerment Center: Iowa Small Business Relief Fund
Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund: Applications due May 20th
The Doonie Fund: Funding provided specifically for Black female entrepreneurs
RESOURCES
Latest News
8/4/20: Iowa Economic Development Authority Nonprofit Recovery Fund
5/1/20: Iowa State Extension and Outreach: Retail Ready to Open Resources
5/1/20: Iowa State Extension and Outreach: Restaurant Ready to Open Resources
Updates from Iowa's Governor Kim Reynolds
- Iowa Farmers Markets During COVID-19
- Iowa Guidance for Spiritual and Religious Gatherings During COVID-19
- Public Health Reopening Guidance
- Iowa Restaurant Reopening Guidance
America's SBDC COVID-19
- Small Business Resources
- SBDC Webinars for Small Businesses
- SBDC Materials for Small Businesses
- Disaster Loan Comparison Guide
Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)
COVID-19 info for Businesses and Manufacturers
Advance Iowa
US Chamber of Commerce
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers