We’ve created a list of resources for small businesses and nonprofits that have been affected by the coronavirus. We’ve separated them into three categories: federal, state and local.

If you know of other important resources, please reach out to parkerm@grooverlabs.org.

FEDERAL

[Update on EIDL]: Economic Injury Disaster Loans: EIDLs have added a $10,000 advance to provide economic relief to small businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. They will be made available within three days of your application and will not have to be repaid.

[Update on forgivable loans]: Payment Protection Program (PPP): PPP authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. Proceeds must be used to cover payroll costs, and most mortgage interest, rent, and utility costs over an eight-week period after the loan is made and employee and compensation levels remain unchanged.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL): The SBA approved Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s request for disaster declaration. If you have suffered substantial economic injury, you may be eligible for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).

EIDLs provide the necessary working capital to help small businesses survive until normal operations resume after a disaster. The loan amount will be based on your actual economic injury and your company’s financial needs, regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage.

Up to $2MM
3.75% for business, 2.75% for nonprofits
Up to 30-year term
Apply online here
Back dates to Jan. 31, 2020

CDC 15-Day Pause Considerations for Community Leaders: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created a list of ways state and local community leaders can take advantage of the 15-day pause to slow the spread of COVID-19.

CDC Communications Resources: The CDC has created a series of free resources that include video, fact sheets and posters. For example, you can download free pictures of the COVID-19 virus model so you can use it as an image attached to a blog or Facebook post. You can also embed code on your website to the CDC’s microsite.

CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses: The CDC offers guides on cleaning and disinfection, best practices for social distancing and strategies and recommendations that businesses can implement now to respond to COVID-19.

IRS Tax Relief: Visit this site for information about federal tax relief.

STATE

Kansas Department of Commerce: The Kansas Department of Commerce provides myriad resources available to Kansans. Here are a few important updates:

Gov. Kelly has extended the state income tax filing deadline to July 15, which aligns with the recent extension of the federal income tax filing deadline.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved Gov. Kelly’s disaster declaration request. Small businesses in all 105 Kansas counties can now apply for SBA low-interest disaster loans.
If your business does not meet the workforce or investment requirements specified in incentive or grant agreements, read about your options here.
The Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency Fund (HIRE), which was established by Gov. Kelly to provide bridge loans for Kansas’ hospitality sector, has been exhausted. Nevertheless, the Department of Commerce encourages affected businesses to submit an application anyway.
If you are an employee who is now involuntarily unemployed because of COVID-19, you may be eligible for unemployment benefit insurance. Read more here. Watch a video tutorial here.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment COVID-19 Resource Center: KDHE’s website provides a list of information about how to respond to COVID-19 for families, businesses, schools and more. It offers specific guidance for businesses affected by Sedgwick County’s 30-day stay-at-home order.

Here is an assessment tool helps to determine if you might be eligible for different types of assistance such as food, child care and utilities.

U.S. Department of Labor, Coronavirus Families First Response Act: This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak by providing sick leave, tax credits and free COVID-19 testing as well as expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits.

LOCAL

Wichita State Small Business Development Center: SBDC offers no-cost advising to help small businesses. Its staff recently recorded a short video that offers suggestions, tips and resources to help small business owners think through issues affecting their operations.

South Central Kansas Economic Development District: SCKEDD provides business loans, grants and other services to advance economic growth in south central Kansas. Note: SCKEDD’s loan programs follow SBA guidelines.

The United Way of the Great Plains: The United Way is answering questions about COVID-19. Call the 211 information and referral hotline. Dial 2-1-1 to talk with a call specialist.

ICT Response: ICT Response lists restaurants, shopping, freelancers and professionals with suggestions about you can help them during the pandemic. Kenzie Borland of Dead Center Vintage started the website to help out other local businesses.

The Wichita Eagle’s Denise Neil is updating restaurants still serving food via curbside pickup and delivery.

Wichita by E.B.: Wichita by E.B. has created a list of local open and closed local restaurants so you know who you can support with curbside pickup.

City of Wichita: Find regular updates, press releases, and resources on the City of Wichita’s dedicated COVID-19 web page as well as a list of facilities managed by the city which are closed until further notice.

Wichita Community Foundation: The foundation has made $100,000 available in response to the pandemic. The gift has activated two funds: The WCF Emergency Fund to assist nonprofits and the newly-created Stand With Wichita Fund to support individuals. Community contributions are being accepted at wichitacf.org and via mail.

FACEBOOK GROUPS

Wichita Metro Area Collaboration for COVID 19 Crisis This group provides information and resources for Wichita area residents.

OTHER

Facebook is making $100 million in grants and ad credits available to small businesses. Click here for more info.