--- title: Grants, loans and other COVID-19 resources for nonprofits description: Grants, loans and other COVID-19 resources for nonprofits --- [Blog](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org) # [Grants, loans and other COVID-19 resources for nonprofits](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/grants-loans-and-other-covid-19-resources-for-nonprofits) Written by [kelly Fliller](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/kelly) | Apr 1, 2020, 7:47:55 PM 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.***  1. **COVID-19 general links:** - [State of NJ Hub](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fcovid19.nj.gov%2F) - Center for Non-Profits [COVID-19 Resource Page](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fnjnonprofits.org%2FCOVID-19.html)   1. **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)](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.councilofnonprofits.org%2Ftrends-policy-issues%2Floans-available-nonprofits-the-cares-act-public-law-116-132) – *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?*](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D2yTDrfAdQVM) - [***U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program***](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sba.gov%2Ffunding-programs%2Floans%2Fpaycheck-protection-program-ppp%23section-header-4)(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](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fcovid19relief.sba.gov%2F%23%2F)(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](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.njeda.com%2FPress-Room%2FNews-Articles%2FNews-Articles%2FNOFA-Small-Business-Emergency-Assistance-Grant-Pro) - [**State of New Jersey FAQ**](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Ffaq.business.nj.gov%2Fen%2Farticles%2F3838662-what-new-state-financial-support-programs-are-available-to-businesses-impacted-by-the-covid-19-outbreak) regarding programs available - State of NJ COVID-19 [Emergency Assistance Eligibility Wizard](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fassistance.business.nj.gov%2F) - [**Technical Assistance Resources**](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.njeda.com%2FPress-Room%2FNews-Articles%2FPress-Releases%2FNJEDA-Announces-Agencies-Selected-to-Offer-Technic) to assist with applications (funded by NJEDA)  - **State of NJ, COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus [Information for New Jersey Businesses](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Ffaq.business.nj.gov%2Fen%2Fcollections%2F2198378-information-for-nj-businesses-on-the-coronavirus-outbreak)** **Also see NJ Community Capital [Garden State Relief Fund](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newjerseycommunitycapital.org%2Finitiatives%2Fgarden-state-relief-fund) (working capital loans for small business and non-profit) ** 1. **Relief funds, philanthropic response:** - [Council of NJ Grantmakers](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnjg.org%2Fcoronavirus-response)   - [Candid. (U.S. and beyond)](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fcandid.org%2Fexplore-issues%2Fcoronavirus) - (Also check the [Center’s resource page](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fnjnonprofits.org%2FCOVID-19.html) above.) 1. **Rapid Response Survey #1 Report** - [Full report](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fnjnonprofits.org%2FCOVID19_RRSurvey1_March2020.pdf)   - [Press release](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.njnonprofits.org%2FPressReleaseCOVID19_RRSurvey1_March2020.pdf) about the findings  Many thanks to the [Council of New Jersey Grantmakers](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnjg.org) 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.*** **TODAY IS CENSUS DAY - COMPLETE YOUR 2020 CENSUS AND SPREAD THE WORD!** The 2020 Census is **LIVE**. [https://my2020census.gov/](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020census.gov%2F)   Want more info about how to promote a complete count for New Jersey? Check the resources at [census2020nj.org](https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1028520375&msgid=1992710&act=3BF5&c=387936&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.census2020nj.org), coordinated by Advocates for Children of New Jersey. **THANK YOU** for everything you are doing to make our communities and state stronger. 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