Every state is being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. To help our customers in all the locations we serve, we organized some notable state and local level programs that can help you during these challenging times. Here are some of the notable programs for Alabama, Florida, New Jersey, and New York.


   
   
  • Florida
    Agency Name
    Program
    Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
    This program provides short-term working capital loans to business owners that can demonstrate their business has suffered as a result of a designated disaster. Get more information
    Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) Florida Business Damage Assessment Survey
    This survey will assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida business operations. The survey will evaluate businesses affected by COVID-19 and the impact the virus has had on the local economy so the right relief programs can begin. Learn more.

    The Palm beach County Board of Commissioners

    CARES Restart Business Grants Program

    The BCC has dedicated $50 million toward businesses with 25 or fewer employees and $10 million towards businesses with greater than 25 employees.

    The BCC gave approval for individual grants up to $25,000 to help Palm Beach County businesses forced to close or limit operations and are now planning to “restart” based on the county’s phased opening process. Learn more.
  • New Jersey
    Agency Name
    Program
    New Jersey Economic Development Authority Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) Emergency Loan Loss Reserve Fund
    This is a capital reserve fund to provide loan guarantees (first loss position) to CDFIs for working capital loans to businesses. 
     
    CDFI Emergency Assistance Grant Program
    Provides grants to CDFIs to scale operations or reduce interest rates for duration of the pandemic. 
     
    Emergency Technical Assistance Program
    This program offers technical assistance to companies applying for State and U.S. Small Business Administration programs. Contracted organizations will provide application assistance to businesses including, but not limited to, preparing financial information, packaging application documentation, completing and submitting the online or paper-based application. Learn more.
    United Counties Economic Development Corporation COVID-19 Crisis Relief Loan Program
    Program offers a low-interest, quick-response, working capital loan with 5-year terms and no collateral requirements, pre-pay penalties and application fees. Learn more.
    Department of Banking & Insurance COVID-19 and Residential Mortgage Relief
    Under this initiative, the Governor announced that New Jerseyans who are struggling with the COVID-19 crisis may be eligible for the following relief upon contacting their financial institution:
    • 90-day grace period for all mortgage payments
    • Relief from fees and charges for 90 days
    • No new foreclosures for 60 days
    • No credit score changes for accessing relief
    Learn more.
     
  • New York
    Agency Name
    Program
    Ford Foundation & Other NYC Philanthropies Nonprofit Finance Fund
    This fund provides loans that can be used for a variety of purposes, including covering delays in government payments for services delivered, postponed fundraising events, and increased expenses to deliver services which will be reimbursed in the future. Loans will be unsecured and have terms of either 12, 24, or 36 months, and full repayment is expected. Financial and cash flow planning coaching will also be available to organizations that receive these loans. Learn more.
    NYC Business NYC Employee Retention Grant Program
    Provides grants to businesses to help retain employees for up to 2 months. Learn more.
     
    NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Program
    These loans aim to help small businesses deal with the impact of COVID-19. This program is available to businesses that can demonstrate a decrease in revenue as a result of COVID-19. These loans also offer zero percent interest. Learn more. ​
    The New York Community Trust NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund
    This fund provides grants and loans to nonprofits that are trying to meet the new and urgent needs that are hitting New York City. This fund aims to support nonprofits with a variety of needs, including protective equipment, cleaning supplies, technological assistance, and support for financial losses. Learn more
    Community Capital New York The Community Capital New York Emergency Express Loan
    Provides bridge loans to small businesses for working capital needs; 27-month terms with interest rates up to 2%; waiving first 90 days of payments. Learn more.
     
    Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Robert Rauschenberg Emergency Grants
    Grants to assist professional artists of all disciplines in need beginning in May 2020; the program will provide visual and media artists and choreographers with one-time grants for medical emergencies. Learn more.