The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone, including our fellow gig works and small businesses and we’re starting to notice the effects of it. While Potbelly’s and Chris Ruth Steakhouse and many others have cashed in from the “Small Business” loans, there are still other ways to seek help. We started this list of emergency financial resources for gig works, entrepreneurs and small businesses, please note:
- We do not give out grants/make donations; this list is an informational resource.
- This list is not comprehensive; we are adding resources as we become aware of them.
- We’ve broken it down for individuals and businesses.
- Note that not all are giving out funding yet and still in development.
- Check back for updates.
Emergency Grants For Individuals
All States
- Bartender Assistants Program – https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
- First Responders Children’s Foundation – https://1strcf.org/
- Freelancers Relief – https://www.freelancersunion.org/resources/freelancers-relief-fund/
- Golden Rule Charity – https://www.goldenrulecharity.org/grant-application
- Government Stimulus – https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
- HealthWell Foundation – https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/fund/covid-19-fund/
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – https://www.lls.org/support/financial-support/covid-19-assistance-program
- National Restaurant Association – https://rerf.us/apply-for-aid/
- One Way Fair – https://ofwemergencyfund.org/help
- Parenting Journey – https://parentingjourney.org/it-takes-a-village-emergency-fund/
- Real Change – https://51573.thankyou4caring.org/donate
- Restaurant Opportunities Centers United – https://rocunited.org/relief/
- SAG-AFTRA – https://sagaftra.foundation/assistance/disasterrelief/
- Samuel Adams & The Greg Hill Foundation – https://thegreghillfoundation.submittable.com/submit/163383/restaurant-strong-grant-application
- Southern Smoke Foundation – https://southernsmoke.org/fund/
- The Workers Fund – https://www.theworkerslab.com/the-workers-fund
- UniteHere! – https://unitehere.org/join-our-union/
For Small Business
All States
- Facebook Small Business Grants – https://www.facebook.com/business/grants
- James Beard Foundation – https://www.jamesbeard.org/relief
- KIVA – https://www.kiva.org/borrow
- MainVest – https://mainvest.com/main-street-initiative
- Opportunity Fund – https://www.opportunityfund.org/assistance-for-small-business-owners-affected-by-covid-19/
- SBA Loan – https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19
- SBA Paycheck Protection – https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/paycheck-protection-program-ppp
- Southern Smoke Foundation – https://southernsmoke.org/fund/
- Verizon & LISC – https://www.lisc.org/covid-19/small-business-assistance/small-business-relief-grants/verizon-small-business-recovery-fund/
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