This is a list of resources to assist you in coping with the effects of COVID-19 on your small business. We will be updating this list as the situation develops.

SBA Disaster Relief Funds

SBA has re-opened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for eligible small businesses, private non-profits and U.S. agricultural businesses.  To apply, click here. 

If you have already applied via the streamlined application, please do not resubmit your application. Call l-800- 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov with any questions about your filed application.

Other Federal Resources

• SBA Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.

• SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus 

Information for how the SBA Disaster Assistance program will impact Pennsylvania Businesses can be found here. 

• CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019

This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this interim guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available

State of Pennsylvania Resources

The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has allocated $225 million for COVID-19 relief to small businesses through a distribution to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).

• PA Department of Health Information: Coronavirus Business Fact Sheet 

This fact sheet has key information to help your business prepare for the spread of COVID-19. Due to this evolving situation, we encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 webpage for frequently updated information, guidance, and materials.

• Department of Commerce and Economic Development Resources:

  • General Resources page including links to funding opportunities, exemption forms for essential business status, and further information: ​​https://dced.pa.gov/resources/

• Unemployment Compensation Resources

  • Main link for COVID-19 Unemployment Compensation Information: ​https://www.uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx

  • Link for employers: https://www.uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/Pages/Employer-COVID19-FAQs.aspx 

NFPA

• GUIDANCE FOR MAINTAINING FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS REGARDLESS OF OCCUPANCY STATUS (PDF file)

• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

• Guidance for Construction Industry Related (PDF file)
• Guidance for In-Home Repair Services Related (PDF file)

OSHA/HHS

• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (PDF file)

• Coronavirus - What you need to know

Other Resources

• Facebook for Business Resource Hub

Facebook has developed a resource center to provided small businesses with resources to help them navigate any unexpected challenges they may face during the COVID-19 outbreak.

• The US Travel Association 

COVID-19 travel trends and statistics