Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses is now available. Contact your bank or an SBA lender. 

• NAWBO's Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act: 
  https://www.nawbo.org/sites/nawbo/files/The%20Small%20Business%20Owner%E2%80%99s%20Guide%20to%20the%20CARES%20Act.pdf
  
  
• One example of an online application at Kabbage: 
  https://www.kabbage.com/paycheck-protection-program-loans/
  
  
• PPP Fact Sheet from the U.S. Dept. of Treasury:
  https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP--Fact-Sheet.pdf
  
  
• SBA Paycheck Protection Program:
  https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp

A fund has been created to support TSBs with zero employees that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Review the requirements, eligibility guidelines and complete an application here.

Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

The SBA sent an email March 21st with more information. View the content of that email here: 
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USSBA/bulletins/2824f9f

On Monday, March 23, Governor Reynolds announced a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses and tax deferrals to any Iowa businesses that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be available on Tuesday, March 24, at 8 a.m. Application deadline is Tuesday, March 31, at 12 p.m. Visit Iowa Econominc Development website TUESDAY, MARCH 24 to apply: https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/businessrecovery

This program is in the works. Sign up for updates at https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grants?ref=alias

Our partner BrownWinick posts summaries of legal updates for business owners and individuals within 24-48 hours of the date the legislation is passed, Proclamation is issued, etc. Find more information at https://brownwinick.com/covid-19-resource-page/

IDPH has launched a new website to host information regarding the spread of COVID-19 in Iowa. GO HERE > https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/

IASourceLink shares resources available to small business owners in Iowa. Read updates here: https://www.iasourcelink.com/resources/iowa-business-information-on-covid-19

Some really good questions here, like who qualifies and how do I apply...http://iowasbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Webinar-material-Coronavirus-03.14.20-1.pdf

Read how the SBDC can help, and see their comprehensive directory of resources at http://iowasbdc.org/covid-19/

IWD offers a directory of resources on COVID-19. Find Q & A and more info here: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/updates-and-resources-about-covid-19

The NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development is loaded with tools for coping with the current pandemic. Read more here: https://www.nawbo.org/nawbo-institute