Updated May 18
Local Resources
- Four-Phase Plan for Reopening MA
- May 11 Update from the City of Boston
- Small Business Relief Fund from the City of Boston
- Financial Relief Handbook for Small Businesses
Guide from the City of Boston to help navigate the many capital programs at the local, state, federal, and private level. - Frequently Asked Questions
From the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development. - Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
Updates and Guidance for businesses from the City of Boston. - Commonwealth of Massachusetts $10 million Small Business Loan Fund
- Boston Health Commission
Up-to-date, local information about the pandemic. - City of Boston Office of Small Business Development
For assistance with obtaining delivery service for your business and more. - Commonwealth of Massachusetts Resource Guide
Resources and guidance for businesses of all sizes. - Boston Inspectional Services Department
Operational support for all businesses. - Mass Nonprofit Network
Relief and information for affected nonprofit organizations - March 18: Conference Call with The City of Boston for Businesses
Local Resources for Individuals
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- City of Boston Rent Relief Fund
For tenants who fall behind on rent because of the crisis, and don’t have access to enough federal relief or unemployment benefits to make it up.
- Partners in Health is now hiring remote positions to help track the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you’re out of work because of the pandemic, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. - City of Boston is working to prevent foreclosures on homeowners.
- City of Boston Rent Relief Fund
National Resources
- United States Chamber of Commerce
Workplace tips, guidance for planning, and more. - Small Business Administration
Now offering low-interest loans and other resources to small businesses. - Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance Application
Loans and a forgivable $10k advance. - Centers for Disease Control
Up-to-date, national information about the pandemic.
National Resources for Restaurants and Restaurant Workers
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- CARES Act Information
What the U.S. CARES Act means for your food service business. - Dining Bond
Getting funds in the hands of restaurants right now. - James Beard Foundation Relief Fund
Providing micro-grants to independent food and beverage businesses. - Rally for Restaurants
A grass-roots movement to encourage the public to purchase gift cards; Toast will also donate $1 per post, up to $250k. - Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation
Zero interest loans for restaurant workers and more. - Spill the Dish
A complete database of resources for restaurant owners and workers by state. - CORE Gives
Gives support to children of service workers - ROC United
Provides resources and financial assistance to workers - Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
Provides grants to bartenders.
- CARES Act Information