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NYC Small Business Services - Continuity Loan Fund
What: NYC Employee Retention Grant Program to help retain employees as businesses face decreased revenue.
Who: This program is available to New York City businesses with one to four employees that can demonstrate at least a 25% decrease in revenue as a result of COVID-19. Eligible businesses will receive a grant covering up to 40% of their payroll for two months. Businesses can access up to $27,000.
NYC Small Business Services - Employee Retention Grant Program
Who: Financial resources from the City of New York for both employees and employers affected by the COVID-19 virus, businesses (employers) who have 1-4 employees can receive financial help .
What: The City is offering small businesses with fewer than 5 employees a grant to cover 40% of payroll costs for two months to help retain employees.
Opportunity Fund
Who can get help: Small businesses and entrepreneurs
What: The Opportunity Fund is a microfinance institution that typically lends to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Small businesses can apply to this organization to acquire loans to help them through the COVID-19 outbreak. Loans are typically geared toward entrepreneurs.
Assistance & Guidance for Businesses
Who: Small businesses in New York City
What: Financial assistance for businesses impacted by COVID-19 through New York City government.
Neighborhood Small Business Relief Fund
Who can get help: Small business owners in Seattle or Bellevue, WA
What: Grants to small businesses in Seattle (South Lake Union or Regrade neighborhoods) or Bellevue WA that have fewer than 50 employees or less than $7 million in annual revenue.
NYC Small Business Services
Who can get help: Small business owners in New York City
What: Financial support for small business owners in NYC