The Virginia Tourism Corporation realizes that our travel industry partners have been impacted by COVID-19. Below are resources that will be updated as they become available. If you have a resource that is not included on this page, please email Angela Wiggins at awiggins@virginia.org
Health | PPE Resources | Virginia Chamber Blueprint for Getting Virginians Back to Work | Travel Research | CARES Act Information | Additional CARES Act Resources | General Business Assistance | Upcoming Webinars | Archived Webinars/Podcasts | Arts Organizations | Destination Marketing Organizations | Meeting Planner and Meeting Site | Group Tour Industry | Lodging | Main Street | Museums | Restaurants | Restaurants, Employee Assistance/Brewers/Distillers | Wineries/Agriculture | Retail | Local Assistance Programs | Federal Government
Health
- Governor Northam Shares Forward Virginia Phase 3 Guidelines (Effective July 1, 2020) and Phase 3 Guidelines Sheet for all Business Sectors
- Governor Northam Shares Guidance for Phased Reopening of PreK-12 Schools
- Governor Northam Announces Phase Two Guidelines to Further Ease Public Health Restrictions (Effective June 5, 2020)
- Governor Northam Announces Face Covering Requirement and Workplace Safety Regulations (Effective May 29, 2020)
- Business community guidance to address customer questions regarding EO63 which compels citizens to wear face mask coverings in public and also helpful printable signage that can be displayed at businesses
- Governor Northam’s Forward Virginia Phase One Business Sector Guidelines (Effective May 15, 2020) and Phase One slide deck
- Governor Northam’s Forward Virginia Guidelines
- Governor Northam’s comprehensive list of actions to combat COVID-19 in Virginia and Virginia Receives Major Disaster Declaration from Federal Government for COVID-19
- Centers for Disease Control
- FEMA – Coronavirus Rumor Control – Facts vs Rumors
- Virginia Department of Health
PPE Resources
- Sysco – currently in stock: masks, gloves in a variety of sizes, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, surface sanitizers, and bleach – contact your sales rep for the latest product availability and pricing
- PFG – contact your sales rep for the latest product availability
- Ecolab – Has a variety of cleaning and sanitizing products available (list for hospitality and list for foodservice); Contact Carey Friedman at friedman@ecolab.com or 804.840.3943
- Safeguard Promotional Products – face masks and shields, hand sanitizer, gloves, gowns, acrylic shields (for checkout stands) – visit https://www.safeguardjack.com/ or contact Anne Meagher Watson at 804.355.2679 or Anne@SafeguardJack.com
- OlleyMay (part of ProForma) has masks, goggles, face shields, gloves, hand sanitizer, gloves, and safety kits. Click here for more information and for a current listing. Contact Bill Dietz at bill.dietz@olleymay.com or 805.575.8824
- KO Distilling in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has re-tooled the distillery from crafting award-winning spirits to producing much-needed hand sanitizer (Bare Knuckle Hand Sanitizer). More information can be found here
Virginia Chamber Blueprint for Getting Virginians Back to Work
Travel Research
Visit this section of the COVID-19 : Industry Response Toolkit for the latest Travel Research.
CARES Act Information
- EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance; Notice of Funding Opportunity and List of Regional EDA Offices
- Paycheck Protection Program (Business Interruption Loan), U.S. Travel Association updates as of May 21, 2020
- Exchange Stabilization Fund Federal Reserve Facilities and Program, U.S. Travel Association updates as of June 9, 2020 (including the latest on the Main Street Lending Program)
- U.S. Travel Association (USTA) CARES Act Resources Toolkit
- Additional CARES Act information
- Virginia Congressional Delegation Contact Information
- Virginia General Assembly Contact Information
State Agency COVID-19 Resource Links
General Business Assistance
- Altria commits $1 Million to Coronavirus relief efforts
- Amazon put $1 Million toward COVID Relief
- Better Business Bureau: How to Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis
- Booz Allen Foundation Innovation Fund Grant
- Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act/Summary (CARES Act) Economic Stabilization Loans
- Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Breakdown via McGuireWoods
- Coronavirus Small Business Guide
- Coty Beauty Fund -Hairdressers at Heart COVID-19 Relief. Funds available for hairstylists and manicurists.
- Doonie Fund. Investments in Black women entrepreneurs.
- Downtown Bristol Redevelopment Loan Fund, People Inc., and Believe in Bristol to offer new emergency loan program to help downtown businesses
- Entrepreneur starts fund to help Virginia businesses until federal aid arrives
- Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund Grant for musicians
- Facebook announces $100 million dollar program to help small businesses impacted by the Coronavirus
- Facebook – Small Business Resilience Toolkit to help your business prepare for a disaster and Small Business Resilience Quick Action Guide
- Farmer Relief Fund by the American Farmland Trust
- FedEx is dedicating $1 Million to help small businesses recover. Learn more and apply.
- Free Software that Businesses and others can use during COVID-19
- Google Pledges $340 Million in Google Ads Credits to small businesses as part of $800 Million COVID-19 relief package
- GO Virginia Economic Resilience and Recovery Grant Program
- Hello Alice COVID-19 Business for All Emergency Grant
- Information for Campgrounds regarding COVID from VDH
- International Economic Development Council (COVID-19 Resources)
- International Economic Development Council COVID-19 Update: First Glance at Stimulus Bill
- Law enforcement agencies create Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
- Longwood Small Business Development Center (COVID-19 Resources)
- Longwood SBDC – Business Solutions in COVID-19 with Link
- Magic Johnson’s Life Insurance Company Funding $100 Million in Small Business Loans
- Moms as Entrepreneurs Fund
- Mom Project. For working families and the businesses they support.
- Ogden Newspapers launches $1 Million fund to help local businesses recover from Coronavirus
- ORS Cares Relief Fund Grant to support Black licensed Hairstylists and Salon Owners
- Poise Bounce Back Grant. Helping women-owned small businesses affected by COVID-19.
- Red Backpack Fund. Elevating Female Entrepreneurs.
- Reddix Rules Fund to support Female Business Owners during COVID-19
- Rocket Factory Presents – SparkJam 2020
- Salesforce Care Small Business Grants
- Salon & Spa Relief Fund
- SBA Debt Relief for New and Existing Small Business Administration Loans
- SBA Express Loans
- SBA Business Interruption Loans
- SBA Keeping Workers Paid and Employed Act
- SBA Makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to U.S. Agriculture Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
- SBA provides recorded presentation on filling out the Economic Industry Loans
- SBA to Provide Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Up to $2 Million in Loans
- SBA Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19. For more information.
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance for business, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance application forms
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Step-by-Step Video
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Borrower Information Fact Sheet and Application Form
- SBA Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (COVID-19)
- SBA Lenders in Virginia (page 29)
- Stacy’s Rise Project. Supporting female-founded businesses though funding, mentorship and community.
- Support Materials for Marketing Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis
- Sweet Relief (Musicians) COVID-19 Fund
- Tobacco Commission extends vineyard grant program
- Truist commits $2 Million to small businesses hurt by COVID-19
- Truist – NCIFund Grant Program (COVID-19)
- USBG National Charity Foundation COVID-19 Relief and Response
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Response & Resources
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Veteran COVID-19 Resources – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Virginia 30 Day Fund. Forgivable Loans for Virginia Small Businesses
- Virginia Capital Trail Foundation COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
- Virginia Chamber COVID-19 Resource Center
- Virginia Community Capital (COVID-19 Information and Resources)
- Virginia SBDC Guide to Conquering a Business Crisis
- Virginia SBDC Recovery Resources for Small Business and local SBDC’s
- VSBFA Economic Development Loan Fund
- VSBFA SWAM Business Microloan Fund
Upcoming Webinars
- “CO-Blueprint: Planning Through Uncertainty.” Wed., July 1 at 2 pm (Edt). Hosted in partnership with Chase for Business. Mulvey, Content Director at CO—, will bring together experts and small business owners alike to discuss strategies for banking, forecasting, and budgeting for the long-term. Our speakers will take your questions and explore tactics they’ve used in their own businesses.
- “Coronavirus Travel Sentiment Survey Findings – Week 17.” Presented by Destination Analysts. Tues., July 7 at 11 am (Edt).
- “Expert Perspectives on Dining Out and the Restaurant Industry.” Presented by ADARA. Join us on July 9th for a discussion on what dining out looks like on the consumer path to recovery amid COVID-19. Thurs., July 9 at 11 am (Edt).
- “Free Online Forum: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Trends.” Presented by TTRA. Join Kalibri Labs for an overview of relevant data sources to help quantify the impact destinations are facing due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In addition to recent hotel performance trends, we will also be discussing possible recovery scenarios for different traveler types and markets. Wed., July 8 at 1 pm (Edt).
- “Investigating the Latest Trends in Outdoor Recreation.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association. The focus will be on the latest trends and insights related to outdoor recreation as reopening continues in several states. The webinar will explore fascinating new insights on U.S. national park visitation trends collected by a new tracker from Rove Marketing that explores where visitors are coming from, how they are getting there and more. The webinar will also feature insights on the reopening process at national parks and what requirements have been put in place to keep the public safe when they travel. Thurs., July 9 at 12 pm (Edt).
- “Marketing Post COVID: Advertising in the new normal.” Facilitated by Lynchburg SBDC. Topics include: How to take steps to make sure your ads don’t get flagged for trying to make money off COVID (yes it’s a thing); How to craft your copy and CTA to make customers want to see you again ; and What kind of imagery should you stay away from when crafting ads? Tues., July 7 at 8:30 am (Edt).
- “Downtown Happy Hour.” A Facebook live event hosted every Thursday at 5 pm by Arnett-Muldrow & Associates focused on downtowns
- “Real-Time Mentoring.” Brought to you by SCORE. The coronavirus pandemic has affected small businesses across the nation. It has changed the way we do business and small businesses need support as they work to survive and recover from the recent challenges. SCORE stands ready to provide personalized advice for all your business questions. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-5 pm. This is a free resource.
- “Small Business and PPP Forgiveness — Your Questions Answered Live!” During NFIB’s Weekly Wednesday Briefing, NFIB’s Beth Milito and Holly Wade will be joined by a specialist from Finch CPA. Wed., July 1 at 12 pm (Edt).
- “Transforming Travel.” Presented by Centro. Jay Salyers, SVP at Miles Partnership, will tell us how a travel and tourism specialist agency supports an industry hard hit to accelerate recovery. Wed., July 1 at 1 pm (Edt)
- “VAPDC Summer Series 2020–Online Events.” The series will feature the following speakers: Rita McClenny, President and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation; Eric Terry, President of Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association; Cassidy Rasnick, Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Director, Office of Outdoor Recreation for the Commonwealth of Virginia; and John Martin, CEO & Managing Partner of Southeastern Institute for Research. Like most other organizations, VAPDC is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic and has cancelled its annual Summer Conference for 2020. And like most other organizations, we do not want to lose touch with you! Conferences provide an opportunity to present timely educational and informational content, while providing a forum for connecting with one another to exchange ideas and information. Since we are unable to do that in person, VAPDC is bringing these things to you in a Summer Series, Four Thursday’s in July. These four online meetings will cover a variety of topics and be 1 ½ hours in length. So, mark your calendar for July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 (10:00 am – 11:30 am (Edt) to connect and learn with VAPDC!
Archived Webinars/Podcasts
- ADARA COVID-19 Insights Series (Week 4) with Roger Dow, President & CEO, U.S. Travel Association. Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 16, 2020)
- “Assessing Recovery. A Phased Reopening: Operating and Communicating New Safety Guidance.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association – Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 28, 2020)
- “Assessing Recovery. The Assurances Consumers Need.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association – Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 14, 2020)
- “Assessing Recovery. The Three Legs of Research.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association – Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 21, 2020)
- “Assessing Uncertainty Through Safety. New Guidance for the Travel Industry.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association – Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 7, 2020)
- BizSense Assembly Week 2: Hotels. An online panel discussion of Richmond hotel operators. Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 8, 2020)
- CARES Act Funding for the Arts and Humanities in Virginia. Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 5, 2020)
- Clarity in a Time of Crisis Webinar Series: Special Earth Day Edition with Destination Analysts, Colorado Tourism, Travel Oregon and Solimar International – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 21, 2020)
- Clarity in a Time of Crisis Webinar Series (Edition 4): Phocuswright, Travel Michigan and others share insights and key takeaways. Learn best practices. Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 28, 2020)
- COVID-19 Business Relief Call with Evan Tipton from Tomis and Duane Zobrist, CEO of Adventure Solutions by Resort Outfitters – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 1, 2020)
- COVID-19 Insight Series – Inflection Detection: Discerning and Preparing for the Rebound with Tom O’Toole (Week 3) – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 9, 2020)
- COVID-19 Insights Series (Week 8) by ADARA. How the Sports and Entertainment Industry is Adapting to COVID-19 – Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 28, 2020)
- COVID-19 Insight Series (Week 2) by ADARA. Navigating Uncharted Territory with Adam Sacks- Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 2, 2020).
- COVID-19 & Main Street: Supporting Local Safely – Webinar (Pre-recorded, March 26, 2020)
- COVID-19 & Main Street: Organizational Health Check-Up – Webinar (Pre-recorded, March 31, 2020) and related resources
- Destinations International COVID-19 Webinar Center, 2020
- DMO Relief NOW and What’s Next. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 28, 2020)
- DMOU: Destination Marketing Organization University Podcasts (COVID-19 and other resources) 2020
- Focus on the Finish Line, Berkeley Young of Young Strategies- Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 15, 2020)
- Leading by Example: Lessons in Race and Racism. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, June 11, 2020)
- Lessons in Race and Racism: A Continued Discussion. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, June 26, 2020)
- Navigating the CARES Act for DMO’s – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 9, 2020)
- Navigating the CARES Act – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 1, 2020)
- Inc.’s Real Talk: Business Reboot, Daymond John: How Businesses Should Move Forward Now. The FUBU founder and ‘Shark Tank’ mentor shared his experiences as a black entrepreneur, the biggest mistakes he’s made, and how listening and collaborating are the keys to surviving a crisis.- Webinar (Pre-recorded, June 9, 2020)
- Inc.’s Real Talk: Business Reboot, Shark Tank star and owner of NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban Highlights on Where Small Business Owners Go From Here – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 22, 2020)
- Relief for DMOs: Understanding Economic Development Administration Grants – Webinar (Pre-recorded, June 4, 2020)
- Reopening a Business Without Opening Liability by McGuireWoods – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 29, 2020)
- SBA: Disaster Loan Assistance Step-by-Step Video, March 23, 2020
- “Virginia Tourism Resources” presented by Virginia Tourism Corporation as part of the COVID-19: Resources for Our Communities Series. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 1, 2020)
- The Shared Responsibility of Traveler Health and Safety. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, June 25, 2020)
Arts Organizations
- Americana Music Association COVID19 Resources
- Americans for the Arts COVID-19 Resource and Response Center Information
- Artist Relief
- ArtsReady COVID-19 Response
- Arts Resources List during COVID-19
- Virginia Arts and Humanities Organizations, Over $1 Million Available in COVID-19 Federal Funds and CARES Act Emergency Relief Grant Application
- Contemporary Arts Foundation Fund (COVID-19)
- COVID-19 Arts and Culture Relief Fund
- Craft Emergency Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- Cultural Relief Fund
- Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants COVID-19 Fund
- Freelance Artists and COVID-19
- League of American Orchestras COVID-19 Information
- Music COVID-19 Relief
- National Coalition For Arts’ Preparedness & Emergency Response
- Rauschenburg/New York Foundation for the Arts Emergency Grants
- Virginia Commission for the Arts COVID-19
- Virginia Visual Artist Emergency Relief Fellowship Program, announced by Governor Northam and VMFA and Application – Deadline July 10, 2020
Destination Marketing Organizations
The coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency is having an unprecedented impact on the travel industry and the entire economy. Now more than ever, the travel and tourism community must come together, support each other and remind our country that even through the most difficult times, the Spirit of Travel cannot be broken.
- Destinations International Crisis Communication Plan Outline
- Miles Partnership, 8 Ways to Build a More Sustainable Future
- Simpleview COVID-19 resources for DMO’s
- Southeast Tourism Society COVID-19
- U.S. Travel Association COVID-19 Resources for Destinations
- U.S. Travel Association Emergency Preparedness and Response: Coronavirus
- U.S. Travel Association, Travel Confidently Toolkit – Full Health and Safety Guidance
- U.S. Travel Association Travel Workforce Stabilization Fund Grant/Loans
- U.S. Travel Reacts to House Passage of Coronavirus Package and Summary/Resource Documents
- U.S. Travel Association COVID-19 Travel Industry Research page
- U.S. Travel Association, Travel in the New Normal – Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers
- Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations COVID-19
- Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (COVID-19 Resources, Info and Updates)
Meeting Planner and Meeting Site
- American Society of Association Executives COVID-19 Resources
- Destination Analysts- 4 Things Meetings Planners Want DMO’s to Know Now
- HSMAI Coronavirus Resources
- Meeting Professionals International COVID-19 Resources
- MeetSAFE Guidelines by PSAV
Group Tour Industry and Sports Marketing
- American Bus Association COVID-19 Resources
- National Tour Association COVID-19 Resources
- Student and Youth Travel Association COVID-19 Resources
- Sports Events and Tourism Association COVID-19 Resources
- Huddle Up Group Return to Play Survey
Lodging
- American Hotel & Lodging Association, The Facts About Coronavirus including talking points
- American Hotel & Lodging Association, “Stay Safe” Guidelines
- Canadian Hotel Association – great example of industry resources
- CBRE Global Research and Resources Page (COVID-19)
- Guidance for Hotels/Motels being used as Temporary Shelter for the Homeless Population
- Hotel Management- Industry News (COVID-19)
- Hotel Managers Tips (COVID-19)
- USA Today Article: Ideas and best practices for hotels (COVID-19)
- USA Today Article: How to sanitize your hotel room (COVID-19)
- Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (COVID-19 Resources, Info and Updates)
Main Street
- Mainstreet America Resources COVID-19
- Mainstreet America. New Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses
- The Grills Fund for Main Street Revitalization
- Virginia Main Street (COVID-19 Resources)
Museums
- American Alliance for Museums COVID-19 Resources and Information
- Museums and the Pandemic: Data Story #1 (by Wilkening Consulting)
- Museums and the Pandemic: Data Story #2 (by Wilkening Consulting)
- Museums and the Pandemic: Data Story #3 (by Wilkening Consulting)
- Virginia Association of Museums COVID-19 Resources
Restaurants
- National Restaurant Association COVID-19 Information and Response
- National Restaurant Association Reopening Guide
- Virginia Farmers Market Association (COVID-19 Response)
Restaurants/Employee Assistance/Brewers/Distillers
- #LiftYourSpirits Fund
- Alexandria Virtual Tip Jar
- Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
- Blacksburg Virtual Tip Jar
- Brewers Association Coronavirus Resource Center
- Can Can Brasserie Waitstaff Fundraiser (COVID-19)
- Charlottesville Restaurant Community Fund
- Charlottesville Virtual Tip Jar
- EAT Associate Relief Fund
- Fairfax Virtual Tip Jar
- Gainesville Virtual Tip Jar
- Giavos Family Restaurants Employee Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- Golden Rule Charity. Hospitality Industry Emergency Assistance
- Gloucester Virtual Tip Jar and Hampton Roads Virtual Tip Jar
- Great American Restaurants Employee Relief Fund
- Help Kudzu’s Staff (COVID-19)
- Holli Fund Food Worker Emergency Grants
- Hospitality Industry Associates Fund
- James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund
- Lady N’awlins & F.W. Sullivan’s Cafe Employee Relief Fund
- Lynchburg Virtual Tip Jar
- Middleburg Restaurant Support Program
- Modest Needs Foundation
- Mothers in Hospitality Direct Relief Fund
- New York Deli Employee Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- NOVA Virtual Tip Jar
- One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
- R&L Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
- Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
- Richmond Black Restaurant Experience Fundraiser
- Richmond Restaurant Workers Support Fund (COVID-19)
- Richmond Restaurants United (COVID-19 Response)
- Richmond Virtual Tip Jar
- Roanoke Virtual Tip Jar and Roanoke Valley Virtual Tip Jar
- RVA Hospitality Employee Relief Fund (Coronavirus)
- Southwest Virginia Virtual Tip Jar
- Staunton Augusta Waynesboro Virtual Tip Jar
- Sticky Rice Employee Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- Support Richmond Restaurant Workers
- Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Relief Grant for Hospitality
- Tripadvisor Launches Worldwide Initiative to Enable Diners/Travelers to Help COVID-19 Impacted Communities
- Virginia Craft Brewers Guild COVID-19 Resource Center
- VRLTA Restaurant & Hospitality Relief Fund
- World’s Biggest Tip Jar
Wineries/Agriculture
- National Association of American Wineries
- Virginia ABC
- Grant Program available for Local Governments to Support Agriculture and Forestry Industries during COVID-19 and Beyond and AFID Planning Grant information
- Virginia Vineyards Association
- Virginia Wineries Association
- Virginia Wine Marketing Office
Retail
Local Assistance Programs
- Accomack County CARES Act Grant
- Albemarle County Business Recovery Fund, microloan program for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
- Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council Emergency Layoff Aversion Assistance Program (COVID-19)
- Amherst County Economic Development Authority COVID-19 Small Business Grant
- Arlington Small Business Emergency Grant (Giving Resiliency Assets Near Term) Program
- Ashland Business Grant Program and Outdoor Dining Opportunities
- Ashland Economic Development Authority Revitalization Grant Program
- Augusta County COVID-19 Resource Page
- Augusta County Launches Disaster Recovery Grant Program
- Augusta County Small Business Loan Program
- Botetourt County COVID-19 Small Business Grant
- Bristol Herald Courier Local Marketing Grant Program
- Campbell County accepting grant applications for local businesses impacted by COVID-19
- Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover Capital Region Workforce Board/Rapid Response COVID-19 Business Support Initiative Grant (for Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan and Richmond areas.)
- Charlottesville Business Recovery Fund
- Charlottesville Relief Fund
- Chesapeake Bay, Oyster Aquaculture Partnership Offers New Funding for Watermen
- Chesterfield “Back in Business” Grant Program – 2nd Round opens June 29, 2020. Deadline July 2 at 12 pm (Edt).
- Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany. Click here for application.
- COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Assistance through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
- Danville Register Bee Local Marketing Grant Program
- Dickenson County IDA Local COVID-19 Stimulus Loan Program
- Eastern Shore COVID-19 Business Updates page
- Emporia Small Business COVID-19 CARES Act Grant
- Fairfax County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Fund
- Fairfax Rise COVID-19 Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Fund assistance opens early June -Click for Info/Notification signup.
- Fauquier County Emergency Micro Loans
- Fluvanna Business Recovery Loan
- Franklin Main Street SOS Relief Grant – Round II
- Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. Marketing and Fixed Cost Grant Program (COVID-19) and Funding Application
- Fredericksburg EDA approves $200,000 in business grants
- Fredericksburg CARES Act Small Business Assistance Program
- Fredericksburg InvestFXBG Loan Program
- Galax Gazette and Declaration Community Pandemic Relief Program. Newspapers offering free ads for small businesses.
- Goochland County e-Commerce Grant Program
- Greater Williamsburg Small Business Relief Fund
- Hampton COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program
- Hanover County COVID-19 Resources Page and Hanover County Takeover App
- Henrico Citizen (COVID-19)
- Henrico County Relief Fund/Lodging Assistance
- Henry County starts new grant program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
- Hopewell Economic Development Office COVID-19 Small Business Resources Page
- Isle of Wight County COVID-19 Business Interruption Small Business Grant Program
- Loudoun County Tourism & Hospitality Relief Fund
- Lynchburg Economic Development Authority Business Recovery Loan Program.
- Lynchburg News & Advance Local Marketing Grant Program
- Lynchburg Office of Economic Development/Opportunity Lynchburg COVID-19 Resource page
- Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Coronavirus Resource Page
- Manassas COVID-19 Small Business Loans
- Manassas Small Business Relief Grant
- Marion Stimulus Loan Program
- Marion COVID-19 Stimulus Loan Commercial Security Agreement
- Marion COVID-19 Micro-Enterprise Loan Fund
- Martinsville and Henry County launched $1 million fund partnership to support at-risk small businesses
- Martinsville CARES. Opportunity for COVID-19 Recovery Assistance for Small Businesses.
- Mount Jackson Disaster Impact Loan Program
- Newport News COVID-19 Small Business Resiliency Grant
- Newport News E-Commerce Grant Program
- Newport News Micro Loan Program
- Norfolk Retail Alliance /The Retail Merchants Association (COVID-19 Resources for Retailers)
- Opportunity SWVA COVID-19 Resources and Assistance for Small Businesses and Startups
- Orange County Local Marketing Grant Program
- Prince Edward County & Town of Farmville Industrial Development Authorities’ Small Business Grants
- Prince William Small Business Relief Micro-Grant Program, Round 2 now open
- Richmond City Announces Tax Amnesty Program
- Richmond City Forward RVA Free PPE Starter Toolkit for Small Businesses. Get Information and Register for Wave 2 distribution opening.
- Richmond City Small Business Disaster Loan Program
- Richmond Region Tourism COVID-19 Resources
- Richmond Shamin Hotels Relief Fund
- Richmond Times-Dispatch Local Marketing Grant Program
- Roanoke County Economic Development COVID-19 Resources for Business
- Roanoke Regional SBDC COVID-19 Resources
- Roanoke Times Local Marketing Grant Program
- Rockingham County to start COVID-19 small business grant program
- Rockbridge County COVID-19 Relief Fund Grant
- RVA Small Business Relief Fund
- Shenandoah County Disaster Impact Loan Program
- Shenandoah County Small Business Loan Program
- Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation Historic Sites Emergency Grants; Information Sheet and Funding Application Form
- Shenandoah Valley, GO Virginia approves Startup Shenandoah Valley Grant Proposal
- Shenandoah Valley Workforce Board to Award Small Business Layoff Aversion Grants
- South Boston Virginia Small Business Emergency Loan Fund Application
- Spotsylvania Economic Development Department COVID-19 Business Support
- Staunton Better Together Grant promotes collaboration between area businesses
- Stafford County COVID-19 Business Resources & Updates
- Stafford County Small Business COVID-19 Micro-Loan Fund
- Staunton Creative Community Fund COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund
- Suffolk Small Business Assistance Grant Program to support local businesses affected by COVID-19
- United Way Creates COVID-19 Emergency Fund
- Visit Loudoun COVID-19 Partner Toolkit Resources
- Visit Loudoun Foundation, Loudoun Tourism & Hospitality Relief Fund
- Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge Response to COVID-19, Partner Resources and Virginia’s Blue Ridge COVID-19 Restaurant & Craft Beverage Takeout Maps
- Virginia Beach approves additional $2 million for tourism advertising
- Wakefield NWS COVID-19 Temporary Medical Facility Forecasts
- Waynesboro City Boost Tourism Grant
- Waynesboro City Renaissance Fund. Cash grants for small businesses suffering loss due to COVID-19. Applications due by 9 am on June 22, 2020.
- Williamsburg City COVID-19 Business Grant
- Williamsburg City COVID-19 Marketing Grant
- Williamsburg Community Foundation – Small Business Relief Fund
- Wythe and Bland Counties -2020 Fund For Small Business Sustainability in Virginia
Federal Government
- HUD, Fannie, Freddie suspend foreclosures, evictions during outbreak
- IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Federal Grants for Airports & Community Development Block Grants updates as of May 11, 2020
- Federal Reserve takes additional actions to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support the economy
- Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave/tax credits
- USDA Rural Development Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses, and Communities Affected by COVID-19
- U.S. Department of Treasury
