Updated COVID-19 Relief Resources

We continue to update this page as more resources for small business relief become available. Check back often for updated information.

General Resources

Business Planning

• Business Resiliency Toolkit from WA Small Business Development Center
• Business Planning Guide from King County
• Resources for Small Businesses from the Greater Seattle Partners
• Planning for COVID-19: A Guide for Businesses and Organizations
• White Paper: COVID-19 Anticipated Economic Impacts in Seattle and Washington

Unemployment & Business Insurance

• Washington State Department of Labor and Industries COVID-19 Resources
• Washington State Employment Security Department
  • FAQs for Workers
  • FAQs for Businesses
  • COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Available
  • Webinar: Introduction to Unemployment Insurance
• Unemployment Help from United Way of King County
• Insurance Information for Businesses

Essential Businesses

• List of Essential Businesses During Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order
• Information about Business Re-entry Registration

Other Support

• Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce
• Expanded State Policies to Help Support Businesses & Workers
• Business Resource List from WA Governor's Office
  

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Public Health Guidance

• **NEW** Restaurant Reopening Guidance from the National Restaurant Association
• New limits on large gatherings, other emergency strategies (3/16)
• Workplace & Employer Resources & Recommendations from WA Dept. of Health
• Retail Food Establishment Recommendations from Public Health
• Healthy Workplace Strategies from the CDC
• Signage from Public Health Seattle-King County
  • Restaurants (staff)
  • Restaurants (customers)
  • Grocery Stores (staff)
  • Grocery Stores (customers)
  • Childcare Facilities (staff)
  • Childcare Facilities (customers)
  • Housing Communities (staff)
  • Housing Communities (residents)
• Cleaning Guidance for Janitorial Staff
• Sanitize and Disinfect Guidance
• Routine Cleaning Guidance for Shelters

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Financial Assistance

Local

• WeLoveMI Fundraising Campaign
• City Extends B&O Tax Deadline

State & Regional

• Business Relief Information from Washington State Department of Revenue
• Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grants - As of 04/16/20, many counties (including King County) are no longer accepting applications for this program. All counties will not accept applications past 5 pm on Friday, April 17.
• Seattle Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund

Federal

• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) - As of 04/16/20, the SBA has paused accepting applications for the EIDL program due to a lapse in appropriations for this program; check back soon for funding updates.
• CARES Act - As of 04/16/20, the SBA has paused accepting applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) due to a lapse in appropriations for this program; check back soon for funding updates.

Private

• Facebook Small Business Grants Program
• Amazon Neighborhood Small Business Relief Fund
• GoFundMe Small Business Relief Initiative and Fund
• WaFd Bank Small Business Lifeline

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Nonprofit Organizations

• Washington Nonprofits
  • Coronavirus Response Resources for Nonprofits
  • Nonprofit Advocacy Update
• Bridgespan's Eight Steps for Managing through Tough Times

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Artists + Arts & Culture Organizations

• National Endowment for the Arts CARES Act Grant
• Americans for the Arts COVID-19 Resource and Response Center
• ArtsReady
• ArtsWA
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • CARES Act Relief Grants
• King County
  • 4Culture Resources List
  • 4Culture Cultural Relief Fund
  • King County COVID-19 Handbook for Creative Industries
• ArtsFund COVID-19 Arts Emergency Relief Fund
• COVID-19 Artist Trust Relief Fund
• COVID-19 Webinar by Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
• More Financial Resources on the Arts Council website

The City of Mercer Island wants to support local businesses during this uncertain time. Contact Sarah Bluvas, Small Business Liaison, at sarah.bluvas@mercergov.org to let us know how we can help.