Back to list January 11, 2021 COVID-19 Updates & Resources View updated mitigation efforts along with recovery and reopening information here. Signup for our e-newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 resources. The well-being of our partners, guests and residents is the highest priority for CAEDC. Below are a few resources we would like to make available to you. Please know that we understand this situation is evolving and we will do our best to stay up-to-date. CAEDC offices are currently closed and staff is working from home and can best be reached by email. Please view our Staff Page for contact info. HEALTH RESOURCES CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) PA Department of Health PA 2-1-1-: Free, accessible, 3-digit telephone number available to everyone. All residents have easy access to customized health, housing, and human services information in one place. PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) REOPENING (1/11/21) The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. Learn more here. Key PPP updates include: PPP borrowers can set their PPP loan’s covered period to be any length between 8 and 24 weeks to best meet their business needs; PPP loans will cover additional expenses, including operations expenditures, property damage costs, supplier costs, and worker protection expenditures; The Program’s eligibility is expanded to include 501(c)(6)s, housing cooperatives, destination marketing organizations, among other types of organizations; The PPP provides greater flexibility for seasonal employees; Certain existing PPP borrowers can request to modify their First Draw PPP Loan amount; and Certain existing PPP borrowers are now eligible to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan. A borrower is generally eligible for a Second Draw PPP Loan if the borrowers: Previously received a First Draw PPP Loan and will or has used the full amount only for authorized uses; Has no more than 300 employees; and Can demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in gross receipts between comparable quarters in 2019 and 2020. PANDEMIC RELIEF PACKAGE: EMERGENCY LOANS UPDATE (12/22/20) The year-end relief package passed by Congress includes several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL Program), the Employee Retention Tax Credit, a Venue Grant program and SBA loan programs. View a guide to these changes for small businesses from the U.S. Chamber here. RENEW CUMBERLAND CARES GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED The Cumberland County Commissioners voted to award $22,488,327.73 in CARES Act funding through the Renew Cumberland Grant program on August 24, 2020 at the Board of the Commissioners meeting. View the recipient list here. OTHER FUNDING & FINANCING RESOURCES Hazard Pay Grants for Front-Line Workers in Life-Sustaining Industries – Program closed 7/31/20 COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Grants – Program closed 8/28/20 Renew Cumberland Grant Tier 2 – Program closed 9/22/20 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) PA 30 Day Fund – Forgivable Loans for Small Businesses DEP Grants for Small Businesses and Farmers for Energy, Environmental Projects SBA Low-Interest Disaster Loans Available in PA – Apply Here SBA: COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources Blight Remediation Program through Commonwealth Financing Authority Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act Main Street Lending Program RTP Implementation Program Grants by Harrisburg Area Transportation Study (HATS) Coordinating Committee Sentinel launches marketing grant program to help local small businesses during COVID-19 BUSINESS RESOURCES PA Chamber of Business & Industry Bringing PA Back Pennsylvania Downtown Center offers Limited COVID-related Technical Assistance – Fill Out the Profile Here IRS: New Employer Tax Credits & COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small & Midsize Businesses FAQs Commonwealth of PA Critical Medical Supplies Procurement Portal Main Street America: The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses HOSPITALITY RESOURCES PA Restaurant & Lodging Association: COVID-19 Info & Resources – View the recorded presentation PRLA hosted for Cumberland County hospitality partners here Watch the latest information from PRLA, recorded on 5/28/20. (45 min) PRLA: Reopening PA’s Restaurants Webinar Destinations International: COVID-19 Response & Recovery Hub U.S. Travel Association – COVID-19 CARES Act Relief Resources U.S. Travel: Industry Guidance for Health & Safety National Restaurant Association – COVID-19 Reopening Guidance PA Outdoor Dining & Green Dining Guidance Restaurant Industry “Blueprint for Recovery” – Take Action National Retail Federation – Operation Open Doors Checklist There are additional promotional opportunities for certain businesses. Visit these sites to learn more about how to get your business listed for free: rally4local.com; carryoutpa.com; helpmainstreet.com. Hotels for Hope Fact Sheet Qualifying hospitality businesses can take advantage of the SBA Low-Interest Disaster Loans. See links in the above Financing Resources section. WORKFORCE RESOURCES PA CareerLink – COVID-19 Employment Opportunities PA CareerLink – View Flyer for Employers & Job Seekers PA Department of Labor & Industry: Unemployment Benefits – Filing for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance PA Unemployment Compensation Filing Materials Checklist LOCAL/REGIONAL RESOURCES Cumberland County PA Prepared Central PA