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Jovita Carranza
SBA to Make Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to U.S. Agricultural Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBAs Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. SBAs EIDL portal has reopened as a result of funding authorized by Congress through the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. The legislation, signed into law by the President one week ago, provided additional funding for farmers and ranchers and certain other agricultural businesses affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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The Paycheck Protection Program is still accepting loan applications for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Funding can be used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.
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Join the SBA team: Employment opportunities to support SBA's COVID-19 pandemic response
The SBA is hiring temporary employees to assist with disaster relief efforts during theseunprecedented times. The positions include:
* Call Center Customer Service Representative
* Document Preparation/Legal Review/Loan Closings
* Loan Processing/Credit Analysis/Mortgage Underwriting
* Program Support
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HUBZone Program
In response to COVID-19, the SBA HUBZone program is providing small businesses in historically under-utilized business zones more flexibility to comply with requirements.
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Beware of Scams and Fraud Schemes
The Office of Inspector General recognizes that we are facing unprecedented times and is alerting the public about potential fraud schemes related to economic stimulus programs offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration in response to the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the largest financial assistance bill to date, includes provisions to help small businesses. Fraudsters have already begun targeting small business owners during these economically difficult times. *_Be on the lookout for grant fraud, loan fraud, and phishing_**.*
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COVID-19 Health Insurance Resources
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have published the following updated COVID-19 health insurance resources for businesses:
* *Tip sheet [ [link removed] ] *on health coverage options
* Marketplace *FAQs [ [link removed] ]*
* Additional *resources [ [link removed] ]*
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Federal Coronavirus Resources
State, local, and federal agencies are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Check out *coronavirus.gov [ [link removed] ]* for updates from the White House'sCoronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force.Go to *cdc.gov [ [link removed] ] *for detailed information about COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Virtual Mentoring and Training
Offices around the country may be closed to the Coronavirus pandemic, but SCORE, Small Business Development Centers,Womens Business Centers, and Veterans Business Outreach Centers and other resource partners are providing free business mentoring and training by phone, email, and video.
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SBA District and Regional Office Webinars on Disaster Assistance
SBA district and regional offices are offering webinars about Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
These webinars explain SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and how you can apply for disaster assistance.
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