During the COVID-19 crisis, the staff at CCDFI worked diligently in cooperation with state and local agencies to address the urgent financial needs of communities adversely affected. Combined efforts focused on providing timely access to financial resources, ensuring that both individuals and businesses could navigate the economic challenges posed by the pandemic. The following entities may provide additional information about ongoing aid, guidance on economic recovery, and additional support.
Nationwide Resources:
- Paycheck Protection Program – (Now Closed). SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on payroll and the money is used for payroll, rent etc.
- EIDL Loan Advance – (Now Closed). SBA will provide up to $10,000 for economic relief to business affected by COVID 19.
- SBA Debt Relief Program – SBA will automatically pay principal, interest and fees of 7(a), 504 and micro loans up to 6 months.
Find your local SBA lender HERE.
Resources by State: (Alphabetical)
- Statewide:
- Arizona Together – Collection of individual and business resources for Arizonans, including financial, healthcare, employment, and more.
- Maricopa County:
- Greater Phoenix Chamber – SBA loan info. for AZ specific businesses, small business & nonprofit loan relief info., & other business resources.
California COVID-19 Resources:
- Riverside County:
- Small Business Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program – The County has teamed up with SBFC of CA to offer small business owners and nonprofits state relief funds up to $20 million.
- San Diego County:
- San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund – Resources for nonprofits supporting local workers and families affected by COVID-19.
- Statewide:
- Nevada COVID-19 Response, Relief and Recovery Task Force – Over $10 million raised for grants to nonprofits & NV residents impacted by COVID-19.