Here are resources available to businesses and their employees. We will continue to update this list as we learn more.
Information and resources provided for the governor's office.
View OrdersThis site allows you to register your business to receive updated communication, notifications, and helpful guidance via email from the State Fire Marshal’s Office specific to your business type. These notifications will answer the important questions:
As of August 20, 2021, the SVOG Portal is no longer accepting new applications. The portal remains open to all active applicants and awardees.
View more ApplyApplications for this program closed on May 24, 2021. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) is a $28.6 billion fund created by the American Rescue Plan with grants available for restaurants, bars, and other similar businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Program Guide Learn More View WebinarThe CARES Act provides economic assistance to workers, families, and small businesses and preserves jobs for American industries.
Visit Care Act Site For Workers and Families For Small Businesses For Preserving JobsMask Up Lafayette Download an easy-to-print sign to post at your business' entrance. Let's work together to keep our businesses open and our friends and family members employed.
View PDFThe Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness. SBA officially closed the loan portal to new applicants as of May 31, 2021.
Visit SBA.gov Overview from US Dept of Treasury US Dept of Treasury Press ReleasesThe EIDL program is designed to provide low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19. As of January 1, 2022, SBA is not able to accept applications for new COVID EIDL loans or advances.
Visit Site Loan Application Guidance & Resources FAQ'sAs of October 2020, this program has been streamlined under the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative.
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