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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources for Arts Organizations + Artists

August 2, 2021
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Facebook Small Business Grants Program

Facebook is offering assistance to businesses that may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19with $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries where they operate. 

Small Business Assistance:

Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury from COVID-19. The application period opens March 17, and runs through May 8, 2020.

The DEO is currently surveying businesses throughout the state of Florida who have been impacted by COVID-19. Businesses and non-profits can access the Business Damage Assessment survey at FloridaDisaster.BIZ  Select "COVID-19" from the drop-down menu.

For more information on the program, visit www.floridadisasterloan.org

For questions regarding the Emergency Bridge Loan Program, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at 866-737-7232 or email Disaster@FloridaSBDC.org. The phone line will be answered during regular business hours; all voice mails and emails will be responded to within 24 hours.Sending in this form will not financially obligate your business in any way. When the declaration is granted for the SBA emergency loan program, applicants will receive information on how to apply for their loan.

Individuals who are separated from their employment because of COVID-19 will file for Reemployment Assistance benefits in the same manner as individuals who are unemployed for reasons other than COVID-19 file for benefits. 

In determining an individual's eligibility for Reemployment Assistance benefits, the Department of Economic Opportunity follows state and federal law along with guidance issued from the U.S. Department of Labor. 

To apply for Reemployment Assistance Benefits, click here.

 

United Way of Martin County COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund

To assist Martin County individuals and families who are impacted by COVID-19, United Way of Martin County has launched the COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund, committing resources from their emergency fund to aid in recovery efforts. They are partnering with The Children's Services Council of Martin County and Community Foundation Martin - St. Lucie and were named the official organization by the Martin County Board of County Commissioners authorized to raise resources for this situation.

Business Damage Assessment Survey for COVID-19:

On March 12, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the activation of the Business Damage Assessment survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations. The survey, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will evaluate businesses affected by COVID-19 and the impacts the virus has had on the local economy so actions to implement appropriate relief programs can begin.

NOTE: This Florida Business Damage Assessment Survey doesn't have a business type option for Arts and Cultural Organizations. Consider choosing "other" and then you have the opportunity to specify "arts and cultural non-profit" rather than be lumped in with entertainment.

5-Minute Survey: The Economic Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Arts and Cultural Sector

As of today, the National impact is $3.7 Billion dollars, that's an estimated median of $33,050 per organization to date.

In Martin County, Florida...12 organizations and 4 artists are reporting $76,000 total financial loss to date from those who reported. 100% have reported event cancellation. These numbers are in flux but will help once we've made it through this situation. Once financial impact/loss estimate has ben calculated, surveys can be taken again. 

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