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 Increases Capacity Limits for Outdoor Sports and Entertainment Venues as COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Infection Rates Continue to Fall, Vaccinations Rise (Effective March 1, 2021)
- Governor Northam Announces New Mitigation Measures to Slow COVID-19 Spread (Effective, Dec. 14, 2020)
- 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
- 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
- Campgrounds Information from VDH regarding COVID-19
- Comcast RISE Small Business Program. Helping small businesses that are Black-owned, Indigenous and People of Color.
- Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant
- Coronavirus Small Business Guide
- DHCD Community Revitalization Grant Opportunities
- Entrepreneur starts fund to help Virginia businesses until federal aid arrives
- Facebook announces $100 million dollar program to help small businesses impacted by the Coronavirus
- Facebook – Supporting Small Businesses Resources
- FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
- 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
- IFundWomen entrepreneur toolkit resources
- International Economic Development Council (COVID-19 Resources)
- 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
- SBA Re-opens Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Process and PPP Fact Sheet
- SBA Debt Relief for New and Existing Small Business Administration Loans
- SBA Express Loans
- 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 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (COVID-19)
- SBA Lenders in Virginia (page 29)
- SBA Women-owned Business Resources
- Shop Small Resources to Help Support Your Business
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Small Business Growth & Recovery Fund
- Support Materials for Marketing Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis
- Sweet Relief (Musicians) COVID-19 Fund
- Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund
- 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
- 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
- Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission Accepting FY21 Southern/Southwest VA Program Applications
- VSBFA Economic Development Loan Fund
- VSBFA SWAM Business Microloan Fund
Upcoming Webinars
- “Ask the CPA 2021 – Tax Advice for Your Small Business.” Hosted by Score. April 15th will be here sooner than you think! You have tax questions. We have tax answers. Join us for this LIVE Q&A session with certified CPA and small business tax expert Micah Fraim. The hour will be dedicated to answering your tax-related questions and concerns. He will also offer tax advice you can implement throughout the year. You can submit questions during registration and during the LIVE webinar. An Amazon best-selling author and financial expert featured by TIME, MSN, Nasdaq, Fox Business, and Yahoo Finance. Thurs., Mar. 11 at 1 pm (Edt).
- “Key Lessons Learned from Hosting Super Bowl LV Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association. Learn how the city of Tampa executed Super Bowl LV during a global pandemic, providing a glimmer of hope for future events. Join us as we discuss the unique challenges faced in ensuring one of the largest sporting events of the year took place safely and responsibly for both visitors and the local community. Hear from Visit Tampa Bay—how they prepared, where they faced challenges, what partnerships were critical, and insights into the necessary teamwork between the community, sports commission, NFL and various local tourism businesses. Thurs., March 18 at 12 pm (Est).
- “Legislative Speaker Series.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association. The Legislative Speaker Series provides monthly opportunities to hear from elected officials on issues related to the travel industry. Exclusive to most U.S. Travel member levels, this webinar series features presentations from Members of Congress and allows U.S. Travel members a unique chance to connect with local, state and federal policymakers on important issues affecting their organizations and the travel industry at large. Thurs., Mar. 4 at 12 pm (Est).
- “Noon Knowledge Lunch Series.” Bring your lunch and join us as we offer practical and inspiring interactive learning experiences. The Noon Knowledge Series is a FREE professional development program presented by the Virginia Highland Small Business Incubator, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Community Capital, and the Town of Abingdon designed for all local entrepreneurs and professionals interested in building skills in a variety of topics. Sessions are designed for a 60 to 90 minute format and offer practical and inspiring interactive learning experiences for participants. We have 21 sessions available starting July 2020 through June 2021.
- “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.
- “STREETWISE BUSINESS. Critical Components for Starting/Rethinking Your Business Presented by SCORE. Have you been considering starting your own business, but unsure where to begin? Have you already been in business for some time, but reached a plateau and need ideas to get to the next level? You’re invited to join in this free interactive session where we will discuss critical components of your business, including your vision and purpose as an entrepreneur, building mastery and defining goals, and the steps to achieve massive results. Tom Fish, a Certified Business Coach and owner of an ActionCOACH firm, the world’s # 1 business coaching firm, will present this workshop. Tom is renowned for his experience coaching business owners with a streetwise, down-to-earth approach. Wed., March 3 at 1 pm (Est).
- “The Value of DMOs. Best Practices for Official DMO Websites & Visitor Guides During the COVID-19 Crisis.” Join Destination Analysts and Miles Partnership for a webinar on best practices for official DMO websites and visitor guides during the COVID-19 crisis. This presentation will summarize invaluable takeaways from two of the largest ever studies into the reach, impact and influence of DMO websites and visitor guides. The webinar will share how these channels are essential to your communications along with the content types, features and functionality that will help drive the recovery in your destination. Attendees will also hear from Elizabeth Fogarty, Director of Visit Grand Junction, and Heather LeMoine, Marketing and Research Manager of North Dakota Tourism, on their website and visitor guide strategies during the crisis and heading into recovery. Tune in for valuable insights you won’t want to miss! Thurs., Feb. 25 at 3 pm (Est).
- “Your Guide to Alternative Funding.” Presented by Tory Burch Foundation. Pros Olivia Owens and Geri Stengel help you identify the right options. Strategies and tools to help your business thrive. Wed., Mar. 31 at 1 pm (Edt).
Archived Webinars/Podcasts
- 2021 State of the Travel Industry. Presented by U.S. Travel Association – Webinar (Pre-recorded, January 27, 2021)
- 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
- Shuttered Venue Operating Grant/ PPP round 2 – Unpacking the Latest Federal Relief Package. Hosted by Virginia Arts Festival Commission. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, Feb. 9, 2021). Download the presentation and watch on YouTube or Download the slides Here.
- 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 Future of Association In-Person Meetings. Presented by Associated Forum and Meetings Mean Business Coalition. Webinars (Pre-recorded, Dec. 14, 2020)
- 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)
- Understanding and Accessing COVID-19 Relief for the Travel Industry. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, Jan. 7, 2021)
- 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
- ArtsReady COVID-19 Response
- Arts Resources List during 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 Industry Relief Resources
- 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
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, Events and Updates)
Main Street
- Main Street America Resources COVID-19
- Main Street America. Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses
- Main Street America: Economic Gardening Takes Root: Redesigning the Bricks & Clicks Business Retention Program During the Pandemic
- The “At Your Side” Small Business Grant by Main Street America and Brother International
- 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
- DoorDash Restaurant Operator Relief Grant
- 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
- Great American Restaurants Employee Relief Fund
- Hampton Roads Virtual Tip Jar
- Help Kudzu’s Staff (COVID-19)
- Holli Fund Food Worker Emergency Grants
- Hospitality Industry Associates 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
- 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)
- Southern Smoke Foundation Emergency Relief Fund
- Southwest Virginia Virtual Tip Jar
- Staunton Augusta Waynesboro Virtual Tip Jar
- Sticky Rice Employee Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- 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
- Augusta County COVID-19 Resource Page
- Augusta County Small Business Loan Program
- Bluefield CARES Act Grant
- Brunswick County Small Business Recovery Grant
- Campbell County CARES ACT Grant
- 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 Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant
- Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany. Click here for application.
- Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program and Information Webinar on Feb. 17 at 2 pm (Edt).
- COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Assistance through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
- Culpeper Recovers SWaM Business Grant
- Cumberland Forest Community Fund
- Dickenson County IDA Local COVID-19 Stimulus Loan Program
- Dinwiddie County Non-Profit COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Grant Program
- Downtown Bristol Redevelopment Loan Fund to Serve as Emergency Funds
- Eastern Shore COVID-19 Business Updates page
- Emporia Small Business COVID-19 CARES Act Grant
- Fredericksburg InvestFXBG Loan Program
- Greater Williamsburg Small Business Relief Fund
- Hampton Roads SBDC Small Business Resource Books’ Website
- Hanover County COVID-19 Resources Page and Hanover County Takeover App
- Henrico Citizen (COVID-19) Resources Page
- Henrico County Relief Fund/Lodging Assistance
- Hopewell Economic Development Office COVID-19 Small Business Resources Page
- King William County Cares Relief Fund Program
- Leesburg Local Arts Grants
- LISC (Lowe’s) Rural Relief Small Business Grants
- LISC Small Business Grants sponsored by Verizon
- Loudoun County Tourism & Hospitality Relief Fund
- Lynchburg Economic Development Authority Covid Business Recovery Loan Program.
- Lynchburg Office of Economic Development/Opportunity Lynchburg COVID-19 Resource page
- Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Coronavirus Resource Page
- Manassas Incumbent Worker Training Initiative Funding Program. Also, Free information webinar on Feb. 25 at 10 am.
- 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
- Mount Jackson Disaster Impact Loan Program
- Newport News E-Commerce Grant Program for small, women-owned, minority and for profit
- Newport News Micro Loan Program
- New River Valley Small Business Resiliency Grant
- Norfolk Retail Alliance /The Retail Merchants Association (COVID-19 Resources for Retailers)
- Norfolk Rotary Charities Grant
- Northern Virginia COVID-19 Pro Bono Collaborative. Providing free legal assistance to small businesses.
- Open for Business Loan Fund. Supporting the needs of minority and/or women-owned small businesses located in the Greater Richmond region.
- Opportunity SWVA COVID-19 Resources and Assistance for Small Businesses and Startups
- Orange County Bounce Back Orange Small Business Grant – Round 3
- Passport to Prince William. To Support local businesses.
- Richmond City FY22 Non-Departmental Grants for local organizations
- Richmond City Small Business Disaster Loan Program
- Richmond Region Tourism COVID-19 Resources
- Richmond Shamin Hotels Relief Fund
- Roanoke City Small Business Relief Grant. Supporting microbusinesses.
- Roanoke County Economic Development COVID-19 Resources for Business
- Roanoke Regional SBDC COVID-19 Resources
- Rural Community Development Initiative Grants
- Second round of small business loans available to businesses located in City of Bristol, Buchanan County, Dickenson County, Russell County and Washington County.
- Shenandoah County Small Business Covid-19 Recovery Assistance Grant, Round 3
- Shenandoah Valley, GO Virginia approves Startup Shenandoah Valley Grant Proposal
- South Boston Virginia Small Business Recovery Assistance Fund
- Spotsylvania Economic Development Department COVID-19 Business Support
- Stafford Cares Grant Program. Supporting Stafford Restaurants and Families in Need.
- Stafford County COVID-19 Business Resources & Updates
- Staunton Creative Community Fund and AT&T collaborate to assist minority and women-owned businesses impacted 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
- Wakefield NWS COVID-19 Temporary Medical Facility Forecasts
- Williamsburg City COVID-19 CDBG Small Business 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 County’s Open for Business – Recovery Assistance Grant
- York Business Growth Grant Program
- 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
