Our friend, Linda Czipo from Center for Non-Profits, has put together information on some government grants and loan applications launching THIS WEEK. Some are first-come, first served. Please see below for more information from Center for Non-Profits on these opportunities and other resources.
Dear Friends,
This is a long but time-sensitive post outlining updated information about COVID-19 resources for non-profits. Some of the government grant and loan applications are launching THIS WEEK, and some applications (like the NJEDA small business emergency grants) are first-come, first served.
- COVID-19 general links:
- State of NJ Hub
- Center for Non-Profits COVID-19 Resource Page
- Government Assistance for Non-Profits & Small Business
FEDERAL
- View this overview first: National Council of Nonprofits, side-by-side comparison of loans available for non-profits in the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) – updated regularly, with links to specific sources.The National Council also hosted a very comprehensive webinar this week, Federal Coronavirus Relief Bills: What Do They Mean for Nonprofits?
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program(emergency loans – some forgivable – to help sustain operations and payroll). You need to apply through lenders/financial institutions, which may begin processing applications as early as April 3.
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan(EIDL)
NEW JERSEY
- NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant – Application opens FRIDAY, 4/3 at 9AM – first come, first served. More information
- State of New Jersey FAQ regarding programs available
- State of NJ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Eligibility Wizard
- Technical Assistance Resources to assist with applications (funded by NJEDA)
- State of NJ, COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Information for New Jersey Businesses
Also see NJ Community Capital Garden State Relief Fund (working capital loans for small business and non-profit)
- Relief funds, philanthropic response:
- Council of NJ Grantmakers
- Candid. (U.S. and beyond)
- (Also check the Center’s resource page above.)
- Rapid Response Survey #1 Report
- Full report
- Press release about the findings
Many thanks to the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers for partnering with us on the survey and to the 700+ organizations that completed it. We will be conducting follow-up surveys periodically – watch for the next one in the coming days.
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THANK YOU for everything you are doing to make our communities and state stronger.