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 | Local Assistance Programs | Federal Government
Health
- 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 Virginia Forward 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
- Governor Northam orders Statewide closure of K-12 school and certain non-essential businesses/press release and FAQ Page
- Centers for Disease Control
- FEMA – Coronavirus Rumor Control – Facts vs Rumors
- Virginia Department of Health
PPE Resources
- Sysco – currently in stock: masks, gloves in a variety of sizes, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, surface sanitizers, and bleach – contact your sales rep for the latest product availability and pricing
- PFG – contact your sales rep for the latest product availability
- Ecolab – Has a variety of cleaning and sanitizing products available (list for hospitality and list for foodservice); Contact Carey Friedman at friedman@ecolab.com or 804.840.3943
- Safeguard Promotional Products – face masks and shields, hand sanitizer, gloves, gowns, acrylic shields (for checkout stands) – visit https://www.safeguardjack.com/ or contact Anne Meagher Watson at 804.355.2679 or Anne@SafeguardJack.com
- OlleyMay (part of ProForma) has masks, goggles, face shields, gloves, hand sanitizer, gloves, and safety kits. Click here for more information and for a current listing. Contact Bill Dietz at bill.dietz@olleymay.com or 805.575.8824
- KO Distilling in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has re-tooled the distillery from crafting award-winning spirits to producing much-needed hand sanitizer (Bare Knuckle Hand Sanitizer). More information can be found here
Virginia Chamber Blueprint for Getting Virginians Back to Work
Travel Research
Visit this section of the COVID-19 : Industry Response Toolkit for the latest Travel Research.
CARES Act Information
- EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance; Notice of Funding Opportunity and List of Regional EDA Offices
- Paycheck Protection Program (Business Interruption Loan), U.S. Travel Association updates as of May 21, 2020
- Exchange Stabilization Fund Federal Reserve Facilities and Program, U.S. Travel Association updates as of May 20, 2020
- U.S. Travel Association (USTA) CARES Act Resources Toolkit
- Additional CARES Act information
- Virginia Congressional Delegation Contact Information
- Virginia General Assembly Contact Information
State Agency COVID-19 Resource Links
General Business Assistance
- Altria commits $1 Million to Coronavirus relief efforts
- Amazon put $1 Million toward COVID Relief
- Better Business Bureau: How to Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis
- Booz Allen Foundation Innovation Fund Grant
- Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act/Summary (CARES Act) Economic Stabilization Loans
- Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Breakdown via McGuireWoods
- Coronavirus Small Business Guide
- Coty Beauty Fund -Hairdressers at Heart COVID-19 Relief. Funds available for hairstylists and manicurists.
- Doonie Fund. Investments in Black women entrepreneurs.
- Downtown Bristol Redevelopment Loan Fund, People Inc., and Believe in Bristol to offer new emergency loan program to help downtown businesses
- Entrepreneur starts fund to help Virginia businesses until federal aid arrives
- Facebook announces $100 million dollar program to help small businesses impacted by the Coronavirus
- Facebook – Small Business Resilience Toolkit to help your business prepare for a disaster and Small Business Resilience Quick Action Guide
- Farmer Relief Fund by the American Farmland Trust
- FedEx is dedicating $1 Million to help small businesses recover. Learn more and apply.
- Free Software that Businesses and others can use during COVID-19
- Google Pledges $340 Million in Google Ads Credits to small businesses as part of $800 Million COVID-19 relief package
- GO Virginia Economic Resilience and Recovery Grant Program
- Hello Alice COVID-19 Business for All Emergency Grant
- Information for Campgrounds regarding COVID from VDH
- International Economic Development Council (COVID-19 Resources)
- International Economic Development Council COVID-19 Update: First Glance at Stimulus Bill
- Law enforcement agencies create Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
- Longwood Small Business Development Center (COVID-19 Resources)
- Longwood SBDC – Business Solutions in COVID-19 with Link
- Magic Johnson’s Life Insurance Company Funding $100 Million in Small Business Loans
- Moms as Entrepreneurs Fund
- Mom Project. For working families and the businesses they support.
- Nav: Small Business Grant Contest. Nav is giving grants to small businesses that tell a story of preservation and opportunity in the face of a past or ongoing challenge. Deadline May 30.
- Ogden Newspapers launches $1 Million fund to help local businesses recover from Coronavirus
- Red Backpack Fund. Elevating Female Entrepreneurs.
- Reddix Rules Fund to support Female Business Owners during COVID-19
- Salesforce Care Small Business Grants
- Salon & Spa Relief Fund
- SBA Debt Relief for New and Existing Small Business Administration Loans
- SBA Express Loans
- SBA Business Interruption Loans
- SBA Keeping Workers Paid and Employed Act
- SBA Makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to U.S. Agriculture Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
- SBA provides recorded presentation on filling out the Economic Industry Loans
- SBA to Provide Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Up to $2 Million in Loans
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance for business, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance application forms
- SBA: Disaster Loan Assistance Step-by-Step Video
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Webinars thru May 2020
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Borrower Information Fact Sheet and Application Form
- SBA Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (COVID-19)
- SBA Lenders in Virginia (page 29)
- Stacy’s Rise Project. Supporting female-founded businesses though funding, mentorship and community.
- Support Materials for Marketing Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis
- Sweet Relief (Musicians) COVID-19 Fund
- Tobacco Commission extends vineyard grant program
- Truist commits $2 Million to small businesses hurt by COVID-19
- Truist – NCIFund Grant Program (COVID-19)
- USBG National Charity Foundation COVID-19 Relief and Response
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Response & Resources
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Veteran COVID-19 Resources – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Virginia 30 Day Fund. Forgivable Loans for Virginia Small Businesses
- Virginia Capital Trail Foundation COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
- Virginia Chamber COVID-19 Resource Center
- Virginia Community Capital (COVID-19 Information and Resources)
- Virginia SBDC Recovery Resources for Small Business and local SBDC’s
- VSBFA Economic Development Loan Fund
- VSBFA SWAM Business Microloan Fund
Upcoming Webinars
- “#RecreateResponsibly – Messaging & Communications Strategies.” Presented by the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals. Among the many challenges facing outdoor recreation professionals is the continued need to provide clear, consistent, and compelling messaging to the public on how to recreate responsibly in order to protect themselves, others, and the outdoors. We’ve made it through Memorial Day Weekend, but time to share out some tools, best practices, tactics for the season ahead. Wed., June 3 at 2 pm (Edt).
- “Assessing Recovery. Best Practices for Communicating Health and Safety Guidance at Businesses.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association. The next webinar in the Assessing Recovery Series will dive into another angle of the reopening experience, focusing on insights and lessons learned from hotels, attractions and airports on their road to reopening. Thurs., June 4 at 12 pm (Edt).
- “Coronavirus Travel Sentiment Survey Findings – Week 12.” Presented by Destination Analysts. Tues., June 2 at 11 am.
- “Data-Driven Insights: COVID-19 & The Impact on Travel Marketing.” Presented by Expedia Group Media Solutions. Thurs., June 4 at 1 pm (Edt).
- “Downtown Happy Hour.” A Facebook live event hosted every Thursday at 5 pm by Arnett-Muldrow & Associates focused on downtowns
- “Economic Revitalization through Outdoor Recreation.” Presented by the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals. The cry for increased investment in public lands and outdoor recreation clearly has an audience. Communities throughout the US are seeking to build the path to economic recovery from impacts of COVID-19, and outdoor recreation will be integral. Wed., June 24 at 2 pm (Edt).
- “Hunt & Fish & Gather to Eat” – The Intersection of Locavorism, Outdoor Recreation, Food Equity.” Presented by the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals. As food supply chains have been compromised in COVID-19, a renewed interest in self-sufficiency and local food sources has come front and center. Curious about hunting, fishing, and gathering to eat? Never been a better time to deepen connections to the outdoors through these forms of outdoor recreation. Wed., June 17 at 2 pm (Edt).
- “Managing Visitor Use for Social Distancing.” Presented by the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals. As people now more than ever are valuing their time outside, and visitation is as high as ever on trails, beaches, rivers, campgrounds, and parks – how do we manage visitor use for social distancing? Best practices are emerging, creative and adaptive management at its best, time for a check-in and share-out! Wed., June 10 at 2 pm (Edt).
- “National Safety Guidance to Protect You and Your Workers from COVID-19 Exposure.” Hosted by SCORE. Join us for this timely webinar, presented by environmental health and safety expert Laura Bonk, that will share the latest federal government and professional safety organizations guidelines to protect you and your employees from COVID-19 exposure. Thurs., June 11 at 1 pm (Edt).
- “Paycheck Protection Loan Forgiveness Explained.” Presented by Virginia SBDC. Friday, May 29 at 12 pm (Edt).
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Webinars thru May 2020
- “Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness hosted by Americans for the Arts.” With thousands of arts groups and self-employed artists having successfully received billions of dollars in PPP loans, the goal now is to get these loans forgiven. Q & A of specific challenges arts organizations and self-employed artists are facing with the PPP forgiveness guidelines. Fri., May 29 at 3 pm (Edt).
- “Relief for DMOs: Understanding Economic Development Administration Grants.” Hosted by U.S. Travel Association and Destinations International. Join U.S. Travel Association and Destinations International for a webinar featuring three EDA representatives to share more information about these EDA grants, including who qualifies, how to apply, what kinds of projects will be funded and more. Wed., June 3 at 1 pm (Edt).
- “SBA Economic Resources for COVID-19 for Agriculture Businesses.” Presented by the SBA. Fri., May 29 at 11 am (Edt).
- “Simple Ways to Boost Your Productivity While Working Remotely.” Hosted by SCORE. Join us in this webinar, as award-winning CEO Bryan Caplan shares tips, tricks, and best practices to get yourself in the “work zone” and stay productive throughout your day. Tues., June 9 at 1 pm (Edt).
- “The New Client Service: How to Minimize Contact While Upping the Experience.” Presented by Salon Today and STX Cloud. Mon., June 1 at 4 pm (Edt).
Archived Webinars/Podcasts
- ADARA COVID-19 Insights Series (Week 4) with Roger Dow, President & CEO, U.S. Travel Association. Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 16, 2020)
- “Assessing Recovery. A Phased Reopening: Operating and Communicating New Safety Guidance.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association – Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 28, 2020)
- “Assessing Recovery. The Assurances Consumers Need.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association – Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 14, 2020)
- “Assessing Recovery. The Three Legs of Research.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association – Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 21, 2020)
- “Assessing Uncertainty Through Safety. New Guidance for the Travel Industry.” Presented by U.S. Travel Association – Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 7, 2020)
- BizSense Assembly Week 2: Hotels. An online panel discussion of Richmond hotel operators. Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 8, 2020)
- CARES Act Funding for the Arts and Humanities in Virginia. Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 5, 2020)
- Clarity in a Time of Crisis Webinar Series: Special Earth Day Edition with Destination Analysts, Colorado Tourism, Travel Oregon and Solimar International – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 21, 2020)
- Clarity in a Time of Crisis Webinar Series (Edition 4): Phocuswright, Travel Michigan and others share insights and key takeaways. Learn best practices. Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 28, 2020)
- COVID-19 Business Relief Call with Evan Tipton from Tomis and Duane Zobrist, CEO of Adventure Solutions by Resort Outfitters – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 1, 2020)
- COVID-19 Insight Series – Inflection Detection: Discerning and Preparing for the Rebound with Tom O’Toole (Week 3) – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 9, 2020)
- COVID-19 Insights Series (Week 8) by ADARA. How the Sports and Entertainment Industry is Adapting to COVID-19 – Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 28, 2020)
- COVID-19 Insight Series (Week 2) by ADARA. Navigating Uncharted Territory with Adam Sacks- Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 2, 2020).
- COVID-19 & Main Street: Supporting Local Safely – Webinar (Pre-recorded, March 26, 2020)
- COVID-19 & Main Street: Organizational Health Check-Up – Webinar (Pre-recorded, March 31, 2020) and related resources
- Destinations International COVID-19 Webinar Center, 2020
- DMO Relief NOW and What’s Next. Presented by U.S. Travel Association. Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 28, 2020)
- DMOU: Destination Marketing Organization University Podcasts (COVID-19 and other resources) 2020
- Focus on the Finish Line, Berkeley Young of Young Strategies- Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 15, 2020)
- Navigating the CARES Act for DMO’s – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 9, 2020)
- Navigating the CARES Act – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 1, 2020)
- Reopening a Business Without Opening Liability by McGuireWoods – Webinar (Pre-recorded, April 29, 2020)
- SBA: Disaster Loan Assistance Step-by-Step Video, March 23, 2020
- “Virginia Tourism Resources” presented by Virginia Tourism Corporation as part of the COVID-19: Resources for Our Communities Series. Webinar (Pre-recorded, May 1, 2020)
Arts Organizations
- Americana Music Association COVID19 Resources
- Americans for the Arts COVID-19 Resource and Response Center Information
- Artist Relief
- ArtsReady COVID-19 Response
- Arts Resources List during COVID-19
- Virginia Arts and Humanities Organizations, Over $1 Million Available in COVID-19 Federal Funds and CARES Act Emergency Relief Grant Application
- Contemporary Arts Foundation Fund (COVID-19)
- COVID-19 Arts and Culture Relief Fund
- Craft Emergency Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- Cultural Relief Fund
- Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants COVID-19 Fund
- Freelance Artists and COVID-19
- League of American Orchestras COVID-19 Information
- Music COVID-19 Relief
- National Coalition For Arts’ Preparedness & Emergency Response
- Rauschenburg/New York Foundation for the Arts Emergency Grants
- Virginia Commission for the Arts COVID-19
Destination Marketing Organizations
The coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency is having an unprecedented impact on the travel industry and the entire economy. Now more than ever, the travel and tourism community must come together, support each other and remind our country that even through the most difficult times, the Spirit of Travel cannot be broken.
- Destinations International Crisis Communication Plan Outline
- Miles Partnership, 8 Ways to Build a More Sustainable Future
- Simpleview COVID-19 resources for DMO’s
- Southeast Tourism Society COVID-19
- U.S. Travel Association COVID-19 Resources for Destinations
- U.S. Travel Association Emergency Preparedness and Response: Coronavirus
- U.S. Travel Association Travel Workforce Stabilization Fund Grant/Loans
- U.S. Travel Reacts to House Passage of Coronavirus Package and Summary/Resource Documents
- U.S. Travel Association COVID-19 Travel Industry Research page
- U.S. Travel Association, Travel in the New Normal – Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers
- Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations COVID-19
- Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (COVID-19 Resources, Info and Updates)
Meeting Planner and Meeting Site
- American Society of Association Executives COVID-19 Resources
- Destination Analysts- 4 Things Meetings Planners Want DMO’s to Know Now
- HSMAI Coronavirus Resources
- Meeting Professionals International COVID-19 Resources
- MeetSAFE Guidelines by PSAV
Group Tour Industry and Sports Marketing
- American Bus Association COVID-19 Resources
- National Tour Association COVID-19 Resources
- Student and Youth Travel Association COVID-19 Resources
- Sports Events and Tourism Association COVID-19 Resources
- Huddle Up Group Return to Play Survey
Lodging
- American Hotel & Lodging Association, The Facts About Coronavirus including talking points
- American Hotel & Lodging Association, “Stay Safe” Guidelines
- Canadian Hotel Association – great example of industry resources
- CBRE Global Research and Resources Page (COVID-19)
- Guidance for Hotels/Motels being used as Temporary Shelter for the Homeless Population
- Hotel Management- Industry News (COVID-19)
- Hotel Managers Tips (COVID-19)
- USA Today Article: Ideas and best practices for hotels (COVID-19)
- USA Today Article: How to sanitize your hotel room (COVID-19)
- Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (COVID-19 Resources, Info and Updates)
Main Street
- Mainstreet America Resources COVID-19
- Mainstreet America. New Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses
- The Grills Fund for Main Street Revitalization
- Virginia Main Street (COVID-19 Resources)
Museums
- American Alliance for Museums COVID-19 Resources and Information
- Museums and the Pandemic: Data Story #1 (by Wilkening Consulting)
- Museums and the Pandemic: Data Story #2 (by Wilkening Consulting)
- Museums and the Pandemic: Data Story #3 (by Wilkening Consulting)
- Virginia Association of Museums COVID-19 Resources
Restaurants
- National Restaurant Association COVID-19 Information and Response
- National Restaurant Association Reopening Guide
- Virginia Farmers Market Association (COVID-19 Response)
Restaurants/Employee Assistance/Brewers/Distillers
- #LiftYourSpirits Fund
- Alexandria Virtual Tip Jar
- Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
- Blacksburg Virtual Tip Jar
- Brewers Association Coronavirus Resource Center
- Can Can Brasserie Waitstaff Fundraiser (COVID-19)
- Charlottesville Restaurant Community Fund
- Charlottesville Virtual Tip Jar
- EAT Associate Relief Fund
- Fairfax Virtual Tip Jar
- Gainesville Virtual Tip Jar
- Giavos Family Restaurants Employee Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- Goatocado Workers Fund (COVID-19)
- Golden Rule Charity. Hospitality Industry Emergency Assistance
- Gloucester Virtual Tip Jar and Hampton Roads Virtual Tip Jar
- Great American Restaurants Employee Relief Fund
- Help Kudzu’s Staff (COVID-19)
- Holli Fund Food Worker Emergency Grants
- Hospitality Industry Associates Fund
- James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund
- Lady N’awlins & F.W. Sullivan’s Cafe Employee Relief Fund
- Lynchburg Virtual Tip Jar
- Middleburg Restaurant Support Program
- Modest Needs Foundation
- Mothers in Hospitality Direct Relief Fund
- New York Deli Employee Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- NOVA Virtual Tip Jar
- One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
- R&L Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
- Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
- Richmond Black Restaurant Experience Fundraiser
- Richmond Restaurant Workers Support Fund (COVID-19)
- Richmond Restaurants United (COVID-19 Response)
- Richmond Virtual Tip Jar
- Roanoke Virtual Tip Jar and Roanoke Valley Virtual Tip Jar
- RVA Hospitality Employee Relief Fund (Coronavirus)
- Southwest Virginia Virtual Tip Jar
- Staunton Augusta Waynesboro Virtual Tip Jar
- Sticky Rice Employee Relief Fund (COVID-19)
- Support Richmond Restaurant Workers
- Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Relief Grant for Hospitality
- Tripadvisor Launches Worldwide Initiative to Enable Diners/Travelers to Help COVID-19 Impacted Communities
- Virginia Craft Brewers Guild COVID-19 Resource Center
- VRLTA Restaurant & Hospitality Relief Fund
- World’s Biggest Tip Jar
Wineries
- National Association of American Wineries
- Virginia ABC
- Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and latest on AFID Planning Grants
- Virginia Vineyards Association
- Virginia Wineries Association
- Virginia Wine Marketing Office
Local Assistance Programs
- Albemarle County Business Recovery Fund, microloan program for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
- Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council Emergency Layoff Aversion Assistance Program (COVID-19)
- Amherst County Economic Development Authority COVID-19 Small Business Grant
- Arlington Small Business Emergency Grant (Giving Resiliency Assets Near Term) Program
- Augusta County Disaster Relief Program
- Bedford Small Business Support Program
- Bristol Herald Courier Local Marketing Grant Program
- Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover Capital Region Workforce Board/Rapid Response COVID-19 Business Support Initiative Grant (for Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan and Richmond areas.)
- Charlottesville Business Recovery Fund
- Charlottesville Relief Fund
- Chesapeake Bay, Oyster Aquaculture Partnership Offers New Funding for Watermen
- Community Foundations of Virginia
- COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Assistance through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
- Danville Register Bee Local Marketing Grant Program
- Dickenson County IDA Local COVID-19 Stimulus Loan Program
- Eastern Shore COVID-19 Business Updates page
- Fairfax County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Fund
- Fairfax County offers $5 Million Social Safety Net Nonprofit Sustainability Grants Program – Deadline May 22.
- Fairfax Rise COVID-19 Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Fund assistance opens early June -Click for Info/Notification signup.
- Fauquier County Emergency Micro Loans
- Fluvanna Business Recovery Loan
- Franklin Main Street SOS Relief Grant
- Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc. Marketing and Fixed Cost Grant Program (COVID-19) and Funding Application
- Fredericksburg EDA approves $200,000 in business grants
- Fredericksburg InvestFXBG Loan Program
- Galax Gazette and Declaration Community Pandemic Relief Program. Newspapers offering free ads for small businesses.
- Goochland County e-Commerce Grant Program
- Greater Williamsburg Small Business Relief Fund
- Hampton COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program
- Hanover County COVID-19 Resources Page and Hanover County Takeover App
- Henrico Citizen (COVID-19)
- Henrico County Relief Fund/Lodging Assistance
- Hopewell Economic Development Office COVID-19 Small Business Resources Page
- Loudoun County COVID-19 Business Interruption Fund
- Loudoun County Tourism & Hospitality Relief Fund
- Lynchburg Economic Development Authority Business Recovery Loan Program.
- Lynchburg News & Advance Local Marketing Grant Program
- Lynchburg Office of Economic Development/Opportunity Lynchburg COVID-19 Resource page
- Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Coronavirus Resource Page
- Manassas COVID-19 Small Business Loans
- Marion Stimulus Loan Program
- Marion COVID-19 Stimulus Loan Commercial Security Agreement
- Marion COVID-19 Micro-Enterprise Loan Fund
- Mount Jackson Disaster Impact Loan Program
- Newport News COVID-19 Small Business Resiliency Grant
- Norfolk Retail Alliance /The Retail Merchants Association (COVID-19 Resources for Retailers)
- Opportunity SWVA COVID-19 Resources and Assistance for Small Businesses and Startups
- Orange County Local Marketing Grant Program
- Prince William County Business Relief Micro-Grant opens June 1, 2020. (Register for “How To” webinars: May 29 at 3 pm and June 1 at 10 am.)
- Richmond City Announces Tax Amnesty Program
- Richmond City Forward RVA Free PPE Starter Toolkit for Small Businesses. Get Information and Register for Wave 2 distribution opening.
- Richmond City Small Business Disaster Loan Program
- Richmond City Metropolitan Business League Small Business Recovery Fund Grant for small, women and minority-owned businesses.
- Richmond Region Tourism COVID-19 Resources
- Richmond Shamin Hotels Relief Fund
- Richmond Times-Dispatch Local Marketing Grant Program
- Roanoke County Economic Development COVID-19 Resources for Business
- Roanoke Regional SBDC COVID-19 Resources
- Rockbridge County COVID-19 Relief Fund Grant
- RVA Small Business Relief Fund
- Shenandoah County Disaster Impact Loan Program
- Shenandoah County Small Business Loan Program
- Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation Historic Sites Emergency Grants; Information Sheet and Funding Application Form
- Shenandoah Valley 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
- Stafford County COVID-19 Business Resources & Updates
- Stafford County Small Business COVID-19 Micro-Loan Fund
- Staunton Creative Community Fund COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund
- 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
- Virginia Beach Economic Development Investment Program Part E Grant
- Wakefield NWS COVID-19 Temporary Medical Facility Forecasts
- Williamsburg City COVID-19 Business Grant
- Williamsburg City COVID-19 Marketing Grant
- Wythe and Bland Counties -2020 Fund For Small Business Sustainability in Virginia
Federal Government
- HUD, Fannie, Freddie suspend foreclosures, evictions during outbreak
- IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Federal Grants for Airports & Community Development Block Grants updates as of May 11, 2020
- Federal Reserve takes additional actions to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support the economy
- Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave/tax credits
- USDA Rural Development Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses, and Communities Affected by COVID-19
- U.S. Department of Treasury
