COVID-19 Resources
CDCSB has complied a list of resources for small businesses, renters, homeowners, and local community members relating to the COVID-19 pandemic in Western Massachusetts. If you are aware of any resources that would be helpful to add to the list please email info@cdcsb.org.
Contents:
- Small Business Resources
- Housing, Rent & Mortgages Resources
- Community Resources
- Health Resources
Small Business Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration: Small Businesses Guidance & Loan Resources
Local Banks taking Payment Protection Program (PPP) requests:
- Greylock Federal Credit Union
- TD Bank
- MountainOne
- Salisbury Bank
- Berkshire Bank
- Pittsfield Co-op
- Lee Bank
Western Mass Small Business Resource List: Google Doc List of resources and programs available to small businesses in Western MA.
Western Mass List of Upcoming Webinars for Small Businesses: Google Doc list of upcoming webinars covering a wide range of topics relating to small businesses.
Town of Great Barrington: A Resource Kit for Small Business in the Era of COVID-19: Local, state, and federal resources for small business owners compiled by the Town of Great Barrington.
US Senate: The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act: A guide to assist business owners in understanding and using the programs created in the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Includes information about Payment Protection Program (PPP) Loans, Small Business Debt Relief Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Emergency Economic Injury Grants, etc.
Score Western Massachusetts: The nation’s largest volunteer business counseling service with a focus on Western MA.
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center: Remote advising and support with loan applications for small businesses. Offering weekly webinars on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 to 2 pm.
CommonWealth Kitchen: A resource guide about running a food business during the crisis.
American Farmland Trust: Cash grants of up to $1,000 to farmers who are experiencing market disruptions.
Franklin County CDC: Accepting loan application from small businesses.
LISC/Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund: Grants of up to $10,000 for businesses facing immediate financial pressure due to COVID-19. First round due April 4, will continue accepting applications for second round.
Mass.gov COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Businesses: Links to resources for small businesses.
Western Mass Economic Development Council: COVID-19 Resource List
Assets for Artists/MASS MoCA: COVID-19 Emergency Relief information for Artists in Massachusetts
Mass Cultural Council: COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals and Safe Harbor Initiative for Cultural Organizations
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation: Save Small Business Fund
MA Equitable PPP Access Initiative
Facebook Small Business Grants Program
Alice: Business For All Grant Program
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures: Resilience Fund
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston: Jobs for New England Program
Mass.gov: Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Resources: Guide for Employers
Protect MA: Website for purchasing PPE from local producers
LISC Boston: Massachusetts Equitable PPP Access Initiative
Navegando el Perdon del Prestamo PPP
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture: COVID-19 Resources for Farmers
General Contractors COVID-19 Plan Template
Small Business Strong: Support for MA’s Small Businesses
Housing, Rent, & Mortgage Resources
Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association: COVID-19 Affordable Housing Resources: State and national updates and resources for affordable housing.
Northeast Legal Aid and Massachusetts Law Reform Institute: COVID-19 and Evictions: Your Landlord Should Not Try to Evict You
Town of Great Barrington & Construct, Inc.: Emergency Rental Assistance
Town of Lenox & Construct, Inc.: Emergency Rental Assistance
Massachusetts Section 8 Application
Community Resources
Town of Great Barrington: Special Designated Shopping Hours
Berkshire United Way/Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation: COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund for Berkshire County
Berkshire County Food Pantries
Berkshire Community Action Council: Fuel, electric bill, loans, and tax preparation
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation: Neighbor-to-Neighbor emergency assistance
Mass.gov: COVID-19 How and Where to Buy Local
Mass.gov: Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Returning to Work: Guide for Workers
COVID-19 Resources
CDCSB has complied a list of resources for small businesses, renters, homeowners, and local community members relating to the COVID-19 pandemic in Western Massachusetts. If you are aware of any resources that would be helpful to add to the list please email info@cdcsb.org.
Contents:
- Small Business Resources
- Housing, Rent & Mortgages Resources
- Community Resources
- Health Resources
Small Business Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration: Small Businesses Guidance & Loan Resources
Local Banks taking Payment Protection Program (PPP) requests:
- Greylock Federal Credit Union
- TD Bank
- MountainOne
- Salisbury Bank
- Berkshire Bank
- Pittsfield Co-op
- Lee Bank
Western Mass Small Business Resource List: Google Doc List of resources and programs available to small businesses in Western MA.
Western Mass List of Upcoming Webinars for Small Businesses: Google Doc list of upcoming webinars covering a wide range of topics relating to small businesses.
Town of Great Barrington: A Resource Kit for Small Business in the Era of COVID-19: Local, state, and federal resources for small business owners compiled by the Town of Great Barrington.
US Senate: The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act: A guide to assist business owners in understanding and using the programs created in the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Includes information about Payment Protection Program (PPP) Loans, Small Business Debt Relief Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Emergency Economic Injury Grants, etc.
Score Western Massachusetts: The nation’s largest volunteer business counseling service with a focus on Western MA.
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center: Remote advising and support with loan applications for small businesses. Offering weekly webinars on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 to 2 pm.
CommonWealth Kitchen: A resource guide about running a food business during the crisis.
American Farmland Trust: Cash grants of up to $1,000 to farmers who are experiencing market disruptions.
Franklin County CDC: Accepting loan application from small businesses.
LISC/Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund: Grants of up to $10,000 for businesses facing immediate financial pressure due to COVID-19. First round due April 4, will continue accepting applications for second round.
Mass.gov COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Businesses: Links to resources for small businesses.
Western Mass Economic Development Council: COVID-19 Resource List
Assets for Artists/MASS MoCA: COVID-19 Emergency Relief information for Artists in Massachusetts
Mass Cultural Council: COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals and Safe Harbor Initiative for Cultural Organizations
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation: Save Small Business Fund
MA Equitable PPP Access Initiative
Facebook Small Business Grants Program
Alice: Business For All Grant Program
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures: Resilience Fund
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston: Jobs for New England Program
Mass.gov: Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Resources: Guide for Employers
Protect MA: Website for purchasing PPE from local producers
LISC Boston: Massachusetts Equitable PPP Access Initiative
Navegando el Perdon del Prestamo PPP
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture: COVID-19 Resources for Farmers
General Contractors COVID-19 Plan Template
Small Business Strong: Support for MA’s Small Businesses
Housing, Rent, & Mortgage Resources
Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association: COVID-19 Affordable Housing Resources: State and national updates and resources for affordable housing.
Northeast Legal Aid and Massachusetts Law Reform Institute: COVID-19 and Evictions: Your Landlord Should Not Try to Evict You
Town of Great Barrington & Construct, Inc.: Emergency Rental Assistance
Town of Lenox & Construct, Inc.: Emergency Rental Assistance
Massachusetts Section 8 Application
Community Resources
Town of Great Barrington: Special Designated Shopping Hours
Berkshire United Way/Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation: COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund for Berkshire County
Berkshire County Food Pantries
Berkshire Community Action Council: Fuel, electric bill, loans, and tax preparation
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation: Neighbor-to-Neighbor emergency assistance
Mass.gov: COVID-19 How and Where to Buy Local
Mass.gov: Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Returning to Work: Guide for Workers