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 [email protected]
Health | PPE Resources |Workforce Opportunities & Employment | 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’s Office – COVID-19 Guidelines and Information
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Department of Labor and Industry COVID-19 – FAQs
- FEMA – Coronavirus Rumor Control – Facts vs Rumors
- Virginia Department of Health
PPE Resources
- Ecolab – Has a variety of cleaning and sanitizing products available (list for hospitality and list for foodservice); Contact Carey Friedman at [email protected] or 804.840.3943.
- Safeguard Promotional Products – facemasks 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 [email protected]
- Margin Edge offers help with automated invoice processing, inventory management, food cost management, and more. To learn more, contact Jill Fountain at [email protected] or 540.287.388.
- EMR – Commercial Kitchen Equipment & Industrial Services agency. The company has a maintenance list for closed kitchens here. Visit www.emrco.com/ for more info.
- BMS Direct Inc – for printing of restaurant placemats and menus, including washable menus. VRLTA members get discounted pricing. Visit this link for more information or email [email protected] for inquiries.
- Open Table – Their Open Door program offers new solutions and reduced or eliminated fees. Learn more here.
Workforce Opportunities & Employment
- VRLTA offers Free ServSafe and ServSuccess training courses, available through a grant from GO Virginia. Available to people who live or work in the following locations in Virginia: cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Richmond; and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Greensville, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George, Surry, and Sussex. Sign up today!
- State of the Workforce: 2022 Challenges and Opportunities. Presented by U.S. Travel Association (Recorded Jan. 20, 2022)
- How to Recruit Talented Workers & Keep Them: A Workforce Roundtable Webinar. Presented by Richmond Region Tourism and VRLTA (Recorded Oct. 15, 2021).
- Innovative Workforce Solutions Resources Page – VRLTA
- Job Board – VRLTA
- Jobs and Employment Resources Page (VIFRL)
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Visit the IRS website and the WOTC website for more information.
- Virginia Employment Commission and upcoming VEC Job Fairs List
- Virginia Workforce Connection
- Virginia Workforce Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
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
- Additional CARES Act information
- U.S. Travel Association (USTA) CARES Act Resources Toolkit
- Virginia Congressional Delegation Contact Information
- Virginia General Assembly Contact Information
State Agency COVID-19 Resource Links
General Business Assistance
- American Express Celebrates the 12th Annual Small Business Saturday Bringing a Digitally Integrated Holiday Shopping Experience to Communities. The campaign, part of the company’s goal to drive $100 billion in reported consumer spending at small businesses through 2025.
- Amber Grant for Women
- Better Business Bureau Resources Page
- Black Entrepreneurs, Visit the Hub created by SCORE.
- BackTo.Biz. Your one-stop resource to get your business back on track. Free online classes taught by innovative entrepreneurs; tools and how-to-guides.
- Campgrounds Information from VDH regarding COVID-19
- Comcast RISE. A multi-year commitment to provide marketing, creative, media, and technology services to small businesses owned by people of color.
- Coronavirus Small Business Guide Resources by US Chamber of Commerce
- Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Page
- Dream Big Small Business Awards – Big dreams deserve big awards. Learn more about the award categories, prizes and how to apply.
- Economic Equity Fund by Virginia Community Capital. Provides low-cost financing for small business owners who are women and/or Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) and were affected by the pandemic.
- EDA Funding page
- Facebook – Supporting Small Businesses Resources
- Fast Break for Small Business Grants
- Hampton Roads SBDC Small Business Resource Books’ Website
- Hello Alice. A navigation tool to source funding, new customers, and community of fellow business owners.
- Host Your Space on Airbnb Sprint. To learn how to help fund your small business through hosting, we invite you to join our free.
- International Economic Development Council (COVID-19 Resources)
- James City County COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program
- Longwood SBDC – Business Solutions in COVID-19 with Link
- Loudoun County Tourism Grant Program
- Newport News e-Commerce Grant Program
- Opportunity Fund. Assistance for Small Business Owners Affected by COVID-19
- “Real-Time Mentoring.” Get free business advice from experiences mentors. Brought to you by SCORE. Now’s the time to secure your mentor and achieve your business goals in 2022. A SCORE mentor can help you get started on your business idea, overcome challenges, and grow your business. This is a free resource.
- SBA Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Business Owners/Resources
- SBA Celebrates Black Business Owners/Resources
- SBA Minority-owned Business Resources
- SBA Celebrates Hispanic Entrepreneurs/Resources
- SBA Celebrates Native American Small Business Owners/Resources
- SBA Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (COVID EIDL) is no longer accepting new applications but will continue to accept requests for increases, reconsiderations, and appeals and SBA Existing EIDL Borrowers Additional Deferment Announced, March 15, 2022
- SBA Lender Match. Connecting you to potential lenders offering SBA-backed funding.
- SBA National Entrepreneurship Week/Resources. Programs and services to help start, grow, expand or continue to recover from the pandemic.
- SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness
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SBA Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG). The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant sets aside $15 billion for entertainment venues that were forced to close during the pandemic. Many of the provisions are similar to those found in the PPP loan program; but this is a grant fund with no repayment being required. As of August 20, 2021, SVOG is no longer accepting new applications.
The SVOG portal remains open to all active applicants and awardees. Notice: SVOG is no longer accepting new applications. Additional information can be found at: SBA Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG)
- SBA Women-owned Business Resources
- SCORE Celebrates Black Businesses Owners and Entrepreneurs/Resources
- Shenandoah Community Capital Fund. Funding assistance and support to women and minority-owned businesses.
- Shop Small Resources to Help Support Your Business
- Small Business Growth Fund by Hello Alice
- Small Business Resilience Hub by SCORE
- Support Materials for Marketing Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis
- Sweet Relief (Musicians) COVID-19 Fund and BGP Remembers Fund at Sweet Relief (Musicians) COVID-19
- T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant Program
- Travel Industry Relief Resources Page
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Response & Resources
- Veteran Assistance Programs -SBA
- Veteran COVID-19 Resources – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Verizon Launches a Slate of Free Tools for Small Businesses, with Help from LISC
- Virginia Capital Trail Foundation COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
- Virginia Chamber COVID-19 Resource Center
- Virginia Community Capital (COVID-19 Information and Resources)
- Virginia Dept. of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) Resources
- Virginia Outdoors Foundation is making $1.7 million available for open-space projects, including projects that increase access to public open space in Virginia’s communities and Main funding page
- Virginia SBDC Guide to Conquering a Business Crisis
- Virginia SBDC Recovery Resources for Small Business and local SBDC’s
- Williamsburg Discretionary Incentive Fund
Upcoming Webinars
- “Ask an Expert – Retail Strategies that Address Supply Chain, Automated Technology, Social Commerce and More.” In celebration of National Independent retail month, we have dedicated a full hour to answering any question you might have about running a retail business. Join us for a live QA led by retail expert Ritchie Sayner, who will address your important questions using his decades of industry knowledge. Thurs., July 14 at 1 pm Edt.
- “Ask an Expert – Solutions to the Challenges of Rural Business Ownership.” “The economic potential of small businesses in rural America is far-reaching and has the potential to be a significant contributor to the country’s sustained economic growth.” Amazon. While this may be the case, there are significant barriers entrepreneurs in rural environments face, some of which include access to capital, connectivity and labor. Join us for this hour-long session solely dedicated to answering your questions by an expert panel, including members from the USDA and SCORE Mentor Kent Adams, who specializes in assisting rural business owners. Tues., July 19 at 1 pm Edt.
- “Creating a More Inclusive Travel Experience.” Celebrated annually in June, Pride Month is an important opportunity to amplify and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. This Pride Month, we’re honoring destinations that are championing inclusivity and diversity and bringing together industry leaders and LGBTQ+ travelers to share how DMOs can implement new plans to create safe and welcoming cities across the U.S. On Monday, June 27 at 2 p.m. ET, join U.S. Travel’s Malcolm Smith, HospitableMe Founder Billy Kolber and lesbian couple—and world travelers—Roxanne Weijer and Maartje Hensen for this insightful and important conversation. Billy will discuss his work with brands and destinations to better connect and support diverse communities. Vice President of Tourism Development at Louisville Tourism Nicole Twigg will discuss how Louisville is supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Kentucky. Roxanne and Maartje will share their personal experiences traveling around the world and their recommendations for how destinations can become more inclusive. Time for Q&A will be allotted.
- “Join the U.S. Small Business Administration to Celebrate LGBTQI+Pride Month.” The event will feature a live webinar panel discussion with Larry Webb, District Director, SBA Washington Metropolitan Area District Office; Justin Nelson, Co-founder and President, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce; and small business owner Rachel Kalenberg of Pizza Carrello, Gillette, Wyoming. The discussion will focus on financial wellness and the importance of equity and opportunity to help uplift and support LGBTQI+-owned small businesses. The panel will also discuss SBA initiatives and resources that support small business recovery, LGBTQI+ startups seeking to launch, and help for existing LGBTQI+-owned small businesses as they pivot and grow in a post-COVID world. Thurs., June 30 at 1 pm Edt.
- “Marketing Roadmap Webinar Series.” Join SCORE and small business expert and entrepreneur Ramon Ray for the 4-part marketing series webinar. We’ll take you through the ultimate marketing essentials you will need for your business to be a success. Session Dates are June 9; July 7; Aug. 2; and Sept. 6, 2022 at 1 pm Edt.
- “Noon Knowledge Lunch Series through 2022.” Bring your lunch and join us as we offer practical, inspiring, and interactive webinars. The Noon Knowledge series is a FREE professional development program presented by the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Community Capital, and the Town of Abingdon. It is designed for all entrepreneurs and professionals interested in building skills in a variety of areas. Sessions are typically 60-90 minutes. Also, view past webinars.
- “Small Business Cybersecurity and Scam Defense Strategy Update for 2022-2023.” As cyber threats and scams increased rapidly in the past 12 months, Trend Micro and Scamadviser experts team up to provide important updates about today’s digital technology landscape and how to keep your business protected. Thurs., July 21 at 1 pm Edt.
- “Video Marketing Strategies That Generate Engagement and Leads.” With so many different types of cameras, audio equipment, and lighting kits, video marketing can be a complex medium to break into. Still, video can be a huge marketing tool, and without it, you will see a significant impact on your leads and income. In this webinar, business consultant, speaker, and success coach Holly Jean Jackson will show you step-by-step tried and true video strategies that generate awareness and leads. Tues., July 12 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)
- 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: Funding Recovery & Beyond: What’s Still Available. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. Webinar (Pre-recorded, Sept. 14, 2021) . The complete slide deck can be accessed here.
- 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)
- INVESTING IN AMERICA’S COMMUNITIES: TRAVEL, TOURISM & OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL GRANTS. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, Aug. 11, 2021)
- 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)
- Lessons on Race and Racism: AAPI Voices in the Travel Industry. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. -Webinar (Pre-recorded, March 31, 2021)
- 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 Small Business Week Virtual Summit., May 2-5, 2022, (On Demand)
- 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)
- PPP Direct Forgiveness Borrower Portal Training Webinar, Presented by SBA (Uploaded Aug. 19, 2021)
- PPP Loan Forgiveness – What Restaurants need to know- Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 25, 2021)
- Protecting Your Business from Cybercrime- 2021-22 Cybersecurity Updates Webinar. Presented by SCORE. (Pre-recorded, Oct. 5, 2021)
- 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)
- Restaurant Law Center on demand Webinars.
- SBA: Disaster Loan Assistance Step-by-Step Video, March 23, 2020
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Information Session. Presented by SBA and U.S. Small Business Administration. Webinar (Pre-recorded, Mar. 31, 2021)
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grants. Hosted by SBDC. – Webinar (Pre-recorded, Mar. 17, 2021) and presentation slides.
- Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (past webinars for download.)
- 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)
- U. S. Travel Association “Accessing Recovery Webinar Series” for download.
- U. S. Travel Association past webinars for download.
- “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)
- Visitor Use- Data Review from the Pandemic? What to Anticipate for 2021? More from SORP – Webinar (Pre-recorded, March 31, 2021)
- Your Money. Your Business. Your Life. – Funding and Financing Your Black-Owned Business; and other related webinars. (Pre-recorded,2021)
Arts Organizations
- Americans for the Arts COVID-19 Resource and Response Center Information
- ArtsReady COVID-19 Response
- Challenge America Program
- Grants for Arts Projects. Including Guidelines and application materials.
- Local Arts Agencies ARP Applicant Resources: Ask a Specialist
- League of American Orchestras COVID-19 Information
- Music COVID-19 Relief
- National Coalition For Arts’ Preparedness & Emergency Response
- National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts COVID-19 page
- Upcoming Webinar: NEA Office of Accessibility. Ensuring Accessibility: Compliance Requirements for NEA Grantees. May 11, 2022 at 2:30 pm Est.
- Our Town. Grants for creative placemaking projects.
- Save America’s Treasures Grant Program. Preservation projects fund physical preservation of historic buildings, sites, structures, and objects. Collection projects include conservation of artifacts, museum collections, documents, sculptures, and works of art.
- 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.
- Destination Analysts resources and webinars
- Destinations International Crisis Communication Plan Outline
- Miles Partnership Scholarship Program for STS Marketing College
- Miles Partnership, The Year in Review and The Years Ahead. Also, Additional Resources.
- Miles Partnership and Destination Analysts, The Value of DMOs – View Slide Deck and Access the DMO Website Importance Study
- Simpleview COVID-19 resources for DMO’s
- Southeast Tourism Society COVID-19
- U.S. Travel Association Industry Relief Resources page and Recorded webinars.
- U.S. Travel Association COVID-19 Resources for Destinations
- U.S. Travel Association COVID-19 Travel Industry Research page
- U.S. Travel Association’s latest toolkits to help the industry prepare for upcoming events
- U.S. Travel Association, Travel Confidently Toolkit. Full Health and Safety Guidance
- U.S. Travel Association’s most pressing priorities to help the industry navigate recovery
- U.S. Travel Association Power of Travel Coalition Advocacy Toolkit
- Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations COVID-19
- Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (COVID-19 Resources, Info and Updates) and Recorded Webinars
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
- 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
- Virginia Farmers Market Association (COVID-19 Response)
- VRLTA COVID-Related Resources for Restaurants.
Restaurants/Employee Assistance/Brewers/Distillers
- Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
- 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
- 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
- World’s Biggest Tip Jar
Wineries/Agriculture
- Farming & Agricultural Financial Assistance for small businesses
- Farmers Market Promotion Program
- National Association of American Wineries
- Virginia ABC
- Virginia Vineyards Association
- Virginia Wineries Association
- Virginia Wine Marketing Office
Retail
Local Assistance Programs
- Alexandria COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses and Partners Page
- Augusta County COVID-19 Resource Page
- Augusta County Small Business Loan Program
- Charlottesville Office of Economic Development (BRACE) Building Resilience Among Charlottesville Entrepreneurs grant
- Chesterfield County Microenterprise Relief Fund
- Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany. Click here for application.
- Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program
- Eastern Shore COVID-19 Business Updates page
- Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc Micro Loan Application and Guidelines.
- Fredericksburg InvestFXBG Loan Program
- Greensville County offering grants for small businesses
- 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
- James City County COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program
- Loudoun County Hotel Relief Grant Fund
- Lynchburg Economic Development Authority Covid Business Recovery Loan Program.
- Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Coronavirus Resource Page
- Martinsville and Henry County Pay it Forward Small Business Relief Fund
- Newport News E-Commerce Grant Program for small, women-owned, minority and for profit
- Newport News Micro Loan Program
- Norfolk Retail Alliance /The Retail Merchants Association (COVID-19 Resources for Retailers)
- 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
- Richmond Region Tourism COVID-19 Resources
- RISE Collaborative. The new go-to-to destination for all things related to entrepreneurship and innovation in Southern Virginia.
- Roanoke City Small Business Relief Grant. Supporting microbusinesses.
- Roanoke Regional SBDC COVID-19 Resources
- Rockingham County Offering Tourism Grant Program For Towns
- Small Business Relief Grant. City of Roanoke Partners with Freedom First to bring CDBG-CV Grants to local microbusinesses.
- Southern Opportunity and Resilience Fund (SOAR). Helping small, minority businesses in the south bounce back from the pandemic.
- Spotsylvania Economic Development Department COVID-19 Business Support
- 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
- Suffolk COVID-19 Resources
- United Way Creates COVID-19 Emergency Fund
- Visit Loudoun COVID-19 Partner Toolkit Resources
- Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge Response to COVID-19, Partner Resources
- Wakefield NWS COVID-19 Temporary Medical Facility Forecasts
- York County COVID-19 Business Resources page
Federal Government
- IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- USDA Seeks Applications to Support Regional Economic and Community Development Planning to Help Rural People and Businesses
- Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grants offering assistance to create and augment high-wage jobs and forming new businesses in eligible rural areas.
- U.S. Department of Treasury
