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A Quick Start Guide to Staying Open
A brief 5-page PDF designed to give you a snapshot overview of strategies to maintain employee safety, employee health, and facility safety with links to materials and information from OSHA, CDPHE, NIOSH, and WHO
Read MoreAdvanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant
Read MoreAims Community College Center for Professional Development
Provides a variety of internal learning opportunities through-out the college. Learning opportunities may be specific training for their department, professional development or their day-to-day duties.
Read MoreAmber Grants for Women
The Amber Grants began in 1998. It was launched by WomensNet to honor the memory of a young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at the age of 19 – unable to fulfill her entrepreneurial dreams. Amber Grant has been doubled to $10,000. Earn any Amber Grant through Jan 31, 2021.
Woman / Women-owned business. Nonprofits are ineligible.
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) Tax Credits
Read MoreAmericans for the Arts
Collecting data on how the arts are impacted. Serving as central resource for artists
Read MoreANB Bank Loan Deferral Program
*Must be an ANB customer. A 3-month deferral of payments for all consumer and commercial term loans that require a monthly principal and interest payment. This includes installment loans, mortgages, home equity loans, commercial real estate loans, equipment loans, and any other loan that requires a monthly principal and interest payment.
Read MoreAngel Relief Fund
Small grants for impacted restaurants and bar employees. Provides connections to needed financial resources.
Read MoreAnother Round, Another Rally Hospitality Relief Grants
We’re offering $500 relief grants for hospitality workers who lost their jobs or had their hours slashed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. We’re also collecting donations from community members willing to help their hospitality-industry friends and neighbors stay afloat in this time of uncertainty.
Chef, server, bartender, dishwasher, sommelier, manager or someone who holds any other type of hospitality role.
Read MoreArts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
The Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund is intended to help those pursuing careers as artists or arts administrators whose income has been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This fund is for those who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). If you fit this description and you are in need of short-term, immediate financial assistance – we would like to help. Please answer the questions below, and we will contact you if needed.
We will disburse funds in the amount of US $200 per person, on a first-come-first-served basis.
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We will be accepting funds indefinitely.Berthoud Chamber of Commerce
Posting State and County business resources.
Read MoreBroadcasters Foundation of America COVID-19 Emergency Grant
The Broadcasters Foundation of America’s Emergency Grant for Coronavirus Assistance provides one-time grants of up to $1,000 to broadcasters who have faced extreme financial hardship due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effect on the broadcasting industry.
Read MoreBusiness Improvement Grant (BIG)
Northglenn businesses located in the urban renewal boundary area can apply for a matching grant of up to $12,500 for exterior improvements.
Read MoreBusiness Tenant & Commercial Landlord COVID-19 Guide
Promoting clear process for Landlords & renters affected by COVID 19.
Read MoreBusiness Utility Assistance Grant (BUAG)
This program is available to new or existing businesses in the Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority area. Its purpose is to provide assistance with upgrades necessary related to water, wastewater and storm water system upgrade costs. The property owner is allowed to receive reimbursement for up to 50 percent of the cost of the improvement with a maximum reimbursement of $12,500 or $13,750 if a Northglenn contractor is used for the improvements.
Read MoreCannabis Business Technical Assistance
Read MoreCarbon Valley Chamber of Commerce
COVID-19 Information and support for Colorado municipalities of Frederick, Firestone and Dacono.
Read MoreCareerOneStop – U.S. Department of Labor
Find career, training, and job search resources, including COVID-19 Information – unemployment insurance, laid-off worker, and other business info.
Read MoreCARES Act: How to Apply for Nonprofit Relief Funds
This resource will help nonprofit organizations understand how the CARES Act will apply to them and how to proceed with filing for assistance.
This resource is categorized between assistance for individuals, small nonprofits (less than 500 employees) and large nonprofits (over 500 employees), and includes our latest information on eligibility criteria, timelines, and application information. Things are evolving and changing every day, so please check back regularly as we update this page.
Read MoreCerf+ The Artists Safety Net
CERF+ emergency assistance includes grants and/or brokered assistance, such as booth fee waivers and discounts or donations on supplies and equipment. Artists interested in CERF+ emergency assistance must first complete an inquiry form. If it is determined that you may be eligible for assistance, you will be invited to apply for assistance.
Read MoreChairish Small Business Award
Chairish is offering an award to support small business owners from diverse backgrounds whose businesses are in a design-related field. We will grant one $2,500 award to one deserving business.
Read MoreChase Personal & Business Credit Card Payment Deferral
*Must be a Chase credit card customer. You can delay up to three payments on your personal or business credit card if you’ve been affected by COVID-19. We recommend that you enroll online because we’re experiencing extremely high call volumes and very long hold times. We appreciate your patience.
What You Should Do:
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– If you can continue making your credit card payments, you should do so.
– If you want to delay payments on a credit card for yourself or your business, please enroll online for the fastest service.
– If you have questions or need other assistance, call us at the number on the back of your card or on your statement, or send us a Secure Message.
– If you’re active duty military or have been activated to respond to a disaster, you may be eligible for additional benefits. Call our military services hotline at 1-877-469-0110.CHFA Manufacturing Bonds
Use industrial development bonds to access tax exempt interest rates and help your manufacturing business grow and create jobs in Colorado. Utilize one of the products below to finance your facilities and equipment. Manufacturing bonds and manufacturing mini bonds use an allocation of Colorado’s Private Activity Bond cap. CHFA’s ability to provide financing under these programs is limited by CHFA’s available Private Activity Bond cap. Rehab, new construction, or manufacturing equipment acquisition. Below-market interest rates. Projects up to $10 million. Projects under $4 million may be eligible for reduced bond cost of issuance fees.
Read MoreCity of Estes Park Economic Development Corporation
Hosting webpage as Business Resource Center
Read MoreCity of Evans COVID-19 Resource Center
Resources for business
Read MoreCity of Fort Collins Small Business Recovery Grants
Read MoreCity of Fort Lupton
COVID-19 Business Resource Worksheet.
Read MoreCity of Greeley
Local residents’ information, hub of connecting COVID 19 resources.
Read MoreCity of Loveland Economic Development
Loveland business support and navigation of COVID-19 resources.
Read MoreCity of Loveland Sales Tax Department
Waiver of fees on late payment of sales and use tax
Read MoreCLIMBER Loan Fund
The CLIMBER Loan Fund, with loans of up to half a million dollars, is designed to catalyze borrowing that might not otherwise be available. Below-market interest rates and favorable terms provide a secure recovery option for small businesses across Colorado. Special consideration is given to small businesses located in rural, distressed, and underserved areas, including communities with low to moderate incomes.
Read MoreColorado Advanced Manufacturing Association – Virtual Job Fair
CAMA’s Talent Marketplace is a platform for career management. Powered by OpHaus, this platform gives you a place to confidentially post your accomplishments and skills to find and be found. List open positions, build your talent profile, employer information, and help for dislocated workers.
Read MoreColorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA)
Resources for Artists, Creative Professionals, Businesses and Cultural Organizations. The CBCA has also launched a new public awareness campaign, Arts through it All, launched last week. The advocacy campaign is designed to educate and inspire arts and culture enthusiasts and the general public on how best to support the creative sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The website includes a toolkit for organizations to use. https://cbca.org/arts-through-it-all/
Read MoreColorado Change Leader Program
Read MoreColorado COVID Small Business Legal Program
Read MoreColorado Creative Industries (CCI)
Creative sector support COVID 19. The CO Creative Industries has recently announced the CO CARES Act Grant https://coloradocreativeindustries.org/opportunities/co-cares-act-grant/. Deadline is June 1; Award amount $4,000-$8,500; must be a Colorado-based 501 (c) 3 arts organization, cash operating budget between $25,000—$250,000 and registered as a business in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State for at least a year. This is the disbursement of the National Endowment for the Arts CARES funds.
Read MoreColorado Department of Local Affairs
Economic Recovery information
Read MoreColorado Department of Public Health and Environment
The State’s official website providing up-to-date health information about COVID-19, including guidance for testing and public health orders.
Read MoreColorado District Office – Small Business Administration
The Colorado Small Business Administration can provide CARES Act support – COVID-19 relief options for small business, lender match is a free online referral tool, and much more
Read MoreColorado Emergency Rental Assistance
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs can provide rental assistance. If you or your tenants have been unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused by COVID-19, you may be eligible for rental assistance from the state.
Read MoreColorado Enterprise Fund
Offers small business loans. Provides help with the CARES Act and other COVID-19 aid and relief resources.
Read MoreColorado Enterprise Fund Healthy Foods Fund Program
To ensure all Colorado communities have access to fresh, nutritious and affordable food, and to foster a vibrant local food economy. Loans up to $250,000 for eligible start-ups and existing businesses. Rates and terms vary depending on loan size, credit and use of funds. Special rates for businesses serving lower income populations and areas with limited access to healthy foods. Funds can be used for: working capital, inventory and equipment, property improvements, business purchase, commercial real estate, energy efficiency upgrades.
Read MoreColorado Enterprise Fund VALOR Loan Program
Our VALOR Loan program was created for them—to support transitioning service members, veterans, and their families (the SMVF community) with access to affordable capital to start and grow small businesses in Colorado. Loan Amount: Up to $500,000. Loan Rate: 2% discount from standard CEF rates. Origination Fee: 1.5%. Loan Term: Up to 10 years with interest-only period of up to 6 months. Loan Uses: Working capital, equipment, inventory, property improvements, business purchase, commercial real estate. Loan Process: Online application on CEF website with underwriting and approval following standard CEF processes.
Read MoreColorado Health Emergency Leave
Read MoreColorado Housing Industry Small Business Loans
Colorado Housing Enterprises provides loans to small-business owners who cannot access affordable bank loans. Our loans can be used for any business purpose: supplies/inventory, equipment, lease improvements, vehicles, purchasing a business, real estate acquisition and development and working capital. No cost to apply! Fixed-rate, fully amortizing term loans. from $15,000 to $250,000. 6-9% interest rate -far lower than credit card rates and other non-bank lenders. Up to 15 year terms, with no prepayment penalty. Build your credit: all loans reported to credit bureaus. Credit concerns? (credit history is considered). Loan products always offered in combination with FREE one-on-one business coaching.
Read MoreColorado Jumpstart Incentive Program
Read MoreColorado Lending Source
Colorado Lending Source offers a variety of small business loans including commercial real estate, general business, community advantage, and Colorado Main Street loans.
Read MoreColorado Nonprofit Association
The CARES Act Loan Application Assistance project is a no-cost lawyer match program for Colorado Nonprofit Association members providing a resource for much-needed support navigating the federal relief and response funding.
Read MoreColorado Office of Early Childhood
Information for early childhood programs during COVID-19.
Read MoreColorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade
Supports small businesses in navigating the CARES Act programs – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Their website has a comprehensive Resource Guide for Colorado Businesses and a dedicated Small Business Navigator that can direct you to resources and answer questions about Colorado-specific legislation.
A hotline available from Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for small business owners to call with questions about how to apply: (303) 860-5881. If the hotline is busy, you can also email oedit_sbnavigator@state.co.us.
Explore Funding Opportunities and Sign Up for COVID Email Updates.
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