Back to list May 05, 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. NOW CLOSED: COVID-19 HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY RELIEF PROGRAM (CHIRP) The Application window for Cumberland County’s CHIRP grant is now closed due to greater demand than there are funds available. Please continue to check back, after we have fully reviewed all Applications that have been received to date and if there are funds available to be awarded, we will reopen the Application portal. OTHER FUNDING & FINANCING RESOURCES View the list of recipients of Round 1 of the CDBG-CV grant program here. Restaurant Revitalization Fund – This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. Apply here. The SBA reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and is currently offering PPP loans until May 31, 2021. Learn more here. View a guide to the changes to the year-end relief package passed by Congress 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. U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program – Starts 4/8/21 The Cumberland County Commissioners voted to award $22,488,327.73 in CARES Act funding through the Renew Cumberland Grant program on 8/24/20 at the Board of the Commissioners meeting. View the recipient list here. 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 Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act 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 IRS: New Employer Tax Credits & COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small & Midsize Businesses FAQs Main Street America: The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses HOSPITALITY RESOURCES PA Restaurant & Lodging Association: COVID-19 Info & Resources 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 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. 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 LOCAL/REGIONAL RESOURCES Cumberland County PA Prepared Central PA
