General advice to everyone:

Postponing events and gatherings creates something exciting to look forward to. Cancelling is final and negative.

FOR BUSINESSES

Economic Injury Disaster Loan

SBA is providing low interest working capital loans of up to $2 million to small businesses and nonprofits affected by coronavirus. Loans have an interest rate of 3.75% for small business and 2.75% for nonprofits. Loan repayment terms vary by applicant. EIDL is the only program that 501(c)6 organizations are eligible for.
Apply online and select "Economic Injury" as the reason.
Call the SBA with any questions. 800-659-2955

Apply online at this link:
https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/

Here's a slideshow of how to apply for EIDL: contains info on the loans as well as non-monetary assistance the SBA can give
Slideshow

Paycheck Protection Program from Small Business Association
Find a certified lender in your area - Assistance Finder
When you can apply - Treasury Facsheet
More information on PPP and Loan Requirements - From SBA

Paycheck Protection Program Borrower Application

SBA Debt Relief
The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SBA Express Bridge Loans
Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

A Cares Act and PPP Primer for Small Business
Free training resource to navigate the Cares act and PPP. Includes lessons, video and downloads.

US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Coronavirus Emergency Loan - Guide and Checklist for Small Businesses. Download here

Frequently asked Questions
about Emergency Loans answered at the US Chamber of Commerce

A guide to SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the CARES Act expansion.

CARES Act also created a new Employee Retention Tax Credit for employers who are closed, partially closed, or experiencing significant revenue losses

Save Small Business Grant from the US Chamber of Commerce.
A grantmaking initiative offering short-term relief for small employers in the United States

SENATE CARES BILL - Passed March 25
Highlights of the Bill
The Full Text of the Bill

Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act

HEROES ACT -CORONAVIRUS RECOVERY

The Heroes Act
A new bill going to Congress for relief aid.
May 15, 2020

Giddings Economic Development Corporation Business Grants

GEDC Healthcare Business Expansion Grants for local healthcare providers, first responders and other personnel operating a healthcare-related practice or testing facility within the city of Giddings. 
Funds are available for COVID-19 related training of staff, PPE, and/ or changes/ additions/ structural revisions for a facility necessary to retain safe operations in a highly infectious environment. 
Request the Healthcare Expansion Grant by emailing to edcdirector@giddings.net or texting  979-777-7228 for an application. 
Subject: Healthcare Expansion Grant

GEDC Business Retention Grants for locally owned and/or operated small businesses operating in the city limits.  Businesses activity must have been impacted by COVID-19 pandemic – either forced closure, forced reduction or change in operating hours or activity, supply chain disruption, or loss of customers.  

Request the Small Business Retention Grant by emailing to edcdirector@giddings.net or texting  979-777-7228 for an application. 
Subject:  Small Business Retention Grant

Due to the limited availability of funds, franchises will be considered for assistance on a case by case basis and upon receiving approval of the GEDC board of directors 

Business Retention Grants may also be made available on a case by case basis for businesses impacted by the decline in oil & gas activity.  For information, please contact the GEDC at edcdirector@giddings.net or by calling 979-777-7228. 
Subject: Oil & Gas Business Grant

FEDERAL INCOME TAX

Federal Income Tax
The federal tax return filing deadline is now July 15, 2020. For tax payments of up to $10 million, the IRS has also extended the deadline for both individuals and businesses to July 15, 2020. Estimated tax payments for 2020 originally due on April 15 will now be due on July 15. 

TEXAS COMPTROLLERS OFFICE
Enforcement Hotline at 800-252-8880 to learn about your options for remaining in compliance and avoiding interest and late fees on taxes due for businesses.
Using Webfile
Other Resources for Tax Services

MISCELLANEOUS FINANCIAL RESOURCES

HOTEL & RESTAURANT INDUSTRY

Pandemic Relaunch Kit for Restaurants & Bars
Streetsense is a strategy and design firm based in DC. They’ve developed some great resources for small businesses and just released a toolkit for restaurants.  You have to provide your name and email address but otherwise free

Reopening Guidelines from AHLA
Guide from American Hotel & Lodging Association, may be helpful for hoteliers considering on topics ranging from labor law to hygiene and environmental safety. 

GUIDES AND TOOLS FOR ALL BUSINESS

USDA Federal Rural Resource Guide for Covid-19
This resource matrix organizes funding opportunities identified in the CARES Act and other federal resources that can help support rural America. Opportunities are categorized by customer and assistance type.

Support Local
started by Gannett, a news media corporation that includes USA Today and multiple other brands. Businesses and customers can add businesses located anywhere in the US. Add your business.

US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Texas General Workplace Guidance for reopening
The Governor's Reopening Plan
The US Small Business Reopening Guidebook
More Small Business Reopening Resources