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 Announces New Statewide Measures to Contain COVID-19. (Effective Nov. 15, 2020)
- Governor Northam Launches COVIDWISE Exposure Notification App to Help Contain COVID-19
- 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
- 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
- Amber Grant for Women
- Better Business Bureau: How to Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis
- Booz Allen Foundation Innovation Fund Grant
- Campgrounds Information from VDH regarding COVID-19
- Comcast RISE Small Business Program. Helping small businesses that are Black-owned.
- 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
- 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 – Supporting Small Businesses Resources
- 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
- Hampton Roads SBDC Small Business Resource Books’ Website
- Hello Alice COVID-19 Business for All Emergency Grant
- IFundWomen entrepreneur toolkit resources
- 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 SBDC – Business Solutions in COVID-19 with Link
- Magic Johnson’s Life Insurance Company Funding $100 Million in Small Business Loans
- Mom Project. For working families and the businesses they support.
- Rebuild Virginia Grant Program -Expansion, Invites Small Businesses and Nonprofits to apply for up to $100,000. Effective, Oct. 28, 2020.
- Red Backpack Fund. Elevating Female Entrepreneurs.
- Rocket Factory Presents – SparkJam 2020
- 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)
- Shop Small Resources to Help Support Your Business
- 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 Region Opportunity Fund
- Truist commits $2 Million to small businesses hurt by 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 Outdoors Foundation Grants for Public Open Space
- 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
- “2021 Travel Demand Forecast, and Tourism Hot Topics for 2021.” Presented by ADARA. With the US Election behind us, multiple vaccines coming to market, and Thanksgiving in our rear-view mirrors, ADARA highlights the 2021 travel outlook and advance pace for several market types. This will be followed by a panel hosted by Adam Johnson, Sales Director, Midwest at ADARA with industry experts, Zeke Coleman from Visit Savannah, Bonnie Carlson from Bloomington CVB (Minnesota), and Amir Eylon from Longwoods International, on how DMOs can plan for success in 2021. (Best practices.) Thurs., Dec. 3 at 2 pm (Edt).
- “Creating a Healthy Workplace Culture in Stressful Times – Tuesday Coffee with a Consultant.” Longwood SBDC will host an open forum via Zoom with subject matter experts. Tune in for an hour of discussion with consultants on current topics of interest to area businesses. Employees are stressed right now. They are also the key to your businesses’ success during this difficult time. Join Haley Woznyj, Longwood University Assistant Professor of Management, as she shares best practices from her research with small businesses. Learn how to best support employees through these challenging times. We will discuss concrete practices, the latest research, and workshop some sample scenarios. As always, questions are welcome. Tues., Dec. 1 at 8:30 am (Edt).
- “DHCD How-to-Apply Workshops: Register Now!” Are you interested in learning more about grant programs offered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)? During the month of December, join us for a series of in-depth webinars where we’ll review the application process and more specific grant details pertaining to DHCD programs. Click here to download the DHCD How-to-Apply Workshops flyer, register and learn more!
- “Downtown Happy Hour.” A Facebook live event hosted every Thursday at 5 pm by Arnett-Muldrow & Associates focused on downtowns
- “How to Create a Customer Surprise Culture in a Small Business – Tuesday Coffee with a Consultant.” Longwood SBDC will host an open forum via Zoom with subject matter experts. Tune in for an hour of discussion with consultants on current topics of interest to area businesses. Join Vince Magnini as he offers some practical ways to create a culture in a small business in which a continuous stream of customer surprise ideas can be generated and implemented. Tues., Dec. 8 at 8:30 am (Edt).
- “Looking Ahead to 2021: U.S. Travel’s Latest Forecast.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association. Join us for the next webinar in our Assessing Recovery webinar series where Adam Sacks, president and CEO of Tourism Economics, will break down the latest Fall 2020 Travel Forecast—shedding light on what to expect in 2021 and discussing potential implications for the economy. Thurs., Dec. 3 at 12 pm (Edt).
- “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.
- “The 5 Step Marketing Strategy During a Pandemic.” Presented by SCORE. Marketing is a process. It’s circular, cyclical, top-down, bottom-up, and hierarchical. It’s a matrix, it’s a pyramid…it’s a PROCESS! As with most processes, if one of the steps fails, the entire outcome falls short. So it is with marketing. To do this, Certified SCORE Mentor and Marketing Chair Cheri Bales will show you how to tackle each of these steps with your own small businesses and give you some tools to look at marketing in a whole new, manageable way in today’s pandemic times. Tues., Dec. 8 at 1 pm (Edt).
- “The Hero Factor – How to Transform Your Business and Create a Winning Culture.” Presented by Score. Now more than ever, businesses need to know and own their purpose to survive, transform, and win. Every company ever created started as a story, an idea that inspired other people to join and believe in the cause and over time businesses forget and lose that passion. In this motivating and inspirational webinar, leading business expert and best-selling author Jeffrey Hazlett will provide valuable insights into understanding and protecting your business’ impact overtime. Thurs., Dec. 3 at 2 pm (Edt.)
Archived Webinars/Podcasts
- Accelerating Recovery with the Let’s Go There Campaign. Presented by U.S. Travel Association – Webinar (Pre-recorded, August 6, 2020)
- ADARA COVID-19 Insights Series (Week 4) with Roger Dow, President & CEO, U.S. Travel Association. Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 16, 2020)
- Advancing Black Entrepreneurs: Rising to the Challenges of COVID-19. Presented by Chase for Business. Webinar (Pre-recorded, July 24, 2020)
- “Advancing Industry Priorities in Phase 4 COVID-19 Relief Legislation.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association – Webinar (Pre-recorded, July 24, 2020)
- American Traveler Trends Forum: The Future of Air Travel and Air Lift. Presented by U.S. Travel Association – Webinar (Pre-recorded, August 11, 2020)
- Assessing Recovery Webinar Series. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. This weekly webinar series looks towards the recovery of the travel and tourism industry and the broader economy. The webinars focus on the guidance and data necessary to safely restore travel in the U.S.
- BizSense Assembly Week 2: Hotels. An online panel discussion of Richmond hotel operators. Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 8, 2020)
- Blueprint: Growing an Inclusive Team. CO by U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Webinar (Pre-recorded, July 29, 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
- ESTO Webinar Series. Benefit from ESTO education all year long with free webinars. All webinars are Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 pm ET unless otherwise noted.
- Focus on the Finish Line, Berkeley Young of Young Strategies- Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 15, 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)
- 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)
- Let’s Go There: Ways to Amplify the Industrywide Movement. Presented by U.S. Travel Associated. -Webinar (Pre-recorded, Sept. 1, 2020)
- Leveraging the Latest Trends in Outdoor Recreation. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, July 9, 2020)
- National Restaurant Association on-demand webinars on a variety of topics
- Navigating the CARES Act for DMO’s – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 9, 2020)
- Navigating the CARES Act – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 1, 2020)
- Optimizing The Coronavirus Relief Fund. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, Sept. 17, 2020)
- Planning for Recovery Amid Rising Cases and Shifting Consumer Sentiment. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, July 16, 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
- The Dow Report. Webinars (Pre-recorded, Access all episodes). Every week, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow interviews a CEO from a different segment of the travel industry about what steps they are taking to reopen safely, how they are communicating enhanced safety measures to travelers and employees, the effect of the coronavirus crisis on their approaches to leadership and their business models and what they think the future of the industry holds.
- The Safe Return to Hosting Meetings and Event. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, Sept. 24, 2020)
- The Shared Responsibility of Traveler Health and Safety. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, June 25, 2020)
- Travel Bubbles: How Effective Are They? Presented by U.S. Travel Association. -Webinar (Pre-recorded, Aug. 20, 2020)
- Update for DMOs on CARES 2.0. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. -Webinar (Pre-recorded, July 28, 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)
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
- Virginia Commission for the Arts COVID-19
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 COVID-19 Travel Industry Research page
- U.S. Travel Association Emergency Preparedness and Response: Coronavirus
- U.S. Travel Association Let’s Go There Toolkit
- U.S. Travel Association Power of Travel Coalition Advocacy Toolkit
- U.S. Travel Association Reacts to House Passage of Coronavirus Package and Summary/Resource Documents
- U.S. Travel Association, Travel Confidently Toolkit – Full Health and Safety Guidance, also access New Fall Social Media Guide and Graphics
- U.S. Travel Association, Travel Confidently Toolkit -Updated Shared Responsibility Social Media Guide
- U.S. Travel Association, Travel in the New Normal – Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers
- U.S. Travel Association Travel Workforce Stabilization Fund Grant/Loans
- 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
- Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
- Destination Analysts – Marketing That Brings Meetings Research Report
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
- The HartBeat of Main Street Grant, round 2
- Mainstreet America Resources COVID-19
- Mainstreet America. Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses
- 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
- Fundera’s Zach Grant
- Gainesville Virtual Tip Jar
- Giavos Family Restaurants Employee Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- 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
- 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
- Albemarle County Community Lift Grant, round 2
- Albemarle County Safe Spaces and Places Grant Program
- Alexandria Back to Business Grants, Round 2
- Alleghany Highlands Small and Non-Profit Business Recovery Grant
- Amherst County CARES Act COVID-19 Small Business Grant Application
- Amherst County Back in Business Grant
- Ashland Business Recovery Grant Program and Application
- Ashland Economic Development Authority Revitalization Grant Program
- Ashland Non-Profit & Business Support Organizations COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and Application
- Augusta County COVID-19 Resource Page
- Augusta County announces disaster recovery grants for sole proprietors
- Augusta County Small Business Loan Program
- Bedford Back to Business Grant
- Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County CARES Act Grant
- Bland County Disaster Recovery Grant Program
- Bluefield CARES Act Grant
- Boones Mill, Reinvigorate Boones Mill COVID-19 Business Relief Program Round Two
- Botetourt County COVID-19 Small Business Grant
- Bounce Back Orange Small Business Grant
- Brunswick County Small Business Recovery Grant
- Campbell County accepting grant applications for local businesses impacted by COVID-19
- Cape Charles Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant Application
- Carroll County CARES Act Small Business Grant
- 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 Small Business Relief Grant Program
- Chesapeake Bay, Oyster Aquaculture Partnership Offers New Funding for Watermen
- Chesapeake Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant
- Chesterfield “Back in Business” Grant Program – Round 3
- Chesterfield County Microenterprise Relief Fund
- Colonial Heights Small Business COVID-19 Disaster Grant Fund
- 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
- Culpeper CARES Grant
- Danville Register Bee Local Marketing Grant Program
- Dickenson County IDA Local COVID-19 Stimulus Loan Program
- Dinwiddie County Non-Profit COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Grant 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 Small Business Grants, Round 2
- Franklin County Announces Small Business Recovery Grants
- Franklin Main Street SOS Relief Grant – Round II
- Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. Marketing and Fixed Cost Grant Program (COVID-19) and Funding Application
- Frederick County COVID-19 Business Grant Program
- Fredericksburg EDA approves $200,000 in business grants
- Fredericksburg InvestFXBG Loan Program
- Front Royal Business Economic Recovery/Assistance Grant
- Galax Gazette and Declaration Community Pandemic Relief Program. Newspapers offering free ads for small businesses.
- Gloucester County Back to Business Middle Peninsula Grant
- Goochland County Back to Business Grant
- Goochland County e-Commerce Grant Program
- Gordonsville Gives Back Small Business Grant Program
- Greater Williamsburg Small Business Relief Fund
- Greene County CARES Act Business Grants. Questions email GreeneCountyBusinessGrants@cicville.org.
- Halifax County IDA COVID-19 Relief Fund Grant
- Hampton COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program
- Hampton Roads SBDC Small Business Resource Books’ Website
- Hanover County COVID-19 Resources Page and Hanover County Takeover App
- Hanover County Small Business Resiliency Grant
- Harrisonburg Business Recovery Grant
- Henrico Citizen (COVID-19)
- Henrico County Microenterprise Relief Fund
- 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
- Hopewell expands COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Program
- Hopewell Small Business Marketing Program.
- Isle of Wight County COVID-19 Business Interruption Small Business Grant Program
- Isle Reopen & Rebound Small Business Grant
- King William County Cares Relief Fund Program
- Leesburg Business Infusion Grant Program
- Leesburg CARES Act Grants – Phase 2
- LISC (Lowe’s) Rural Relief Small Business Grants
- LISC (Truist) Small Business Relief Grant Application, round 5
- Loudoun County Tourism & Hospitality Relief Fund
- Loudoun COVID-19 Business Interruption Fund: Round 5
- Lynchburg CARES Business Recovery Grant Program, Round Two
- 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
- Madison Cares Grant
- Manassas CARES Act Grant, Round 2
- Manassas Small Business Grant Fund For Marketing and Advertising
- Marion Stimulus Loan Program
- Marion COVID-19 Stimulus Loan Commercial Security Agreement
- Marion COVID-19 Micro-Enterprise Loan Fund
- Martinsville and Henry County Pay it Forward Small Business Relief Fund
- Martinsville CARES. Opportunity for COVID-19 Recovery Assistance for Small Businesses
- Middle Peninsula Back to Business Grant Program
- Mount Jackson Disaster Impact Loan Program
- Nelson CARES 2020 grant created to help small businesses
- Newport News Back to Business Grant
- Newport News COVID-19 Small Business Resiliency Grant
- Newport News E-Commerce Grant Program for small, women-owned, minority and for profit
- Newport News Grow Your eBusiness Grant
- Newport News Micro Loan Program
- Newport News offering extra help for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Back to Business Grant, and the Grow Your eBusiness Grant.
- Norfolk Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant Program
- Norfolk Retail Alliance /The Retail Merchants Association (COVID-19 Resources for Retailers)
- Northern Virginia COVID-19 Pro Bono Collaborative. Providing free legal assistance to small businesses.
- Opportunity SWVA COVID-19 Resources and Assistance for Small Businesses and Startups
- Orange Coronavirus Relief Fund Business Grant Program
- Orange County Bounce Back Orange Small Business Grant
- Orange County Local Marketing Grant Program
- Petersburg COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program
- Portsmouth COVID-19 Business Recovery Grant
- Powhatan County Business Winterization Grant
- Prince Edward County & Town of Farmville Industrial Development Authorities’ Small Business Grants
- Prince William County launches grants to cover businesses’ Covid-19 safety improvements
- Prince William Small Business Relief Micro-Grant Program, Round 2
- Pulaski Small Business Grant Program
- Radford City POWER Grant Initiative
- Richmond City Announces Tax Amnesty Program
- Richmond City Council votes to create business recovery grant for businesses damaged during unrest
- 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 City We CARE RVA Rebuild Project
- Richmond Recovers Grant Program deadline for small business, non-profit relief extended
- Richmond Region Tourism COVID-19 Resources
- Richmond Shamin Hotels Relief Fund
- Richmond Times-Dispatch Local Marketing Grant Program
- Roanoke Star City Strong COVID-19 Funds Grant
- Roanoke County Economic Development COVID-19 Resources for Business
- Roanoke County Small Business Recovery Grant
- Roanoke Regional SBDC COVID-19 Resources
- Rockingham County offers small businesses grants toward COVID-19 recovery
- Rockbridge County COVID-19 Relief Fund Grant
- Russell County CARES Grant
- RVA Small Business Relief Fund
- Salem City established $500,000 small business grant fund
- Shenandoah County Disaster Impact Loan Program
- Shenandoah County Small Business Covid-19 Recovery Assistance Grant
- 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
- Staunton Cares Business Grant Program
- Stafford County COVID-19 Business Resources & Updates
- Stafford County STAY, SLEEP, and SAFE in Stafford Grants
- Stafford County Small Business COVID-19 Micro-Loan Fund
- Staunton Creative Community Fund and AT&T collaborate to assist minority and women-owned businesses impacted by COVID-19
- Suffolk COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Grant Program
- Tazewell County CARES Act Grant Application
- 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
- Washington County Small Business Relief Fund Grant
- Waynesboro City Boost Tourism Grant
- Williamsburg City COVID-19 CDBG Small Business Grant
- Williamsburg City Tourism Industry COVID-19 Relief Grant
- Williamsburg Community Foundation – Small Business Relief Fund
- Williamsburg, Poquoson and York County Virginia Community Development Block Grants for small businesses affected by COVID-19
- Wythe and Bland Counties -2020 Fund For Small Business Sustainability in Virginia
- Wythe County’s Open for Business – Recovery Assistance Grant
- York Business Growth Grant Program
- York CARES Grant
- York County COVID-19 Business Resources page
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
