SBA & COVID-19 Relief

Report: US SBA – The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Small Businesses

SBA Loan Information

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office is able to help you through the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please join them for webinars to discuss the various programs available to assist small businesses with COVID-19 recovery and find Updated FAQ’s about funding. 

The EID Loan Portal (loan not eligible for forgiveness) remains open and accepting applications through Dec 31, 2021 pending availability of funds. Loans are offered at affordable terms, including a 2.75% for non-profit organizations, a 30-year maturity, and an automatic deferment of one year before monthly payments begin. All eligible nonprofits are encouraged to apply.

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program accepting applications beginning on April 8, 2021. This program was established through the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act to provide $16 billion in economic relieve to target industries. Be sure to review the newly updated frequently asked questions document.

COVID Relief Training Upcoming Webinars

All of the following webinars are free. Please check back regularly as we update this page with the latest opportunities to help keep your organizations going during this time.

• PPP Forgiveness Process Made Easy – Every Tuesday in August at 2 PM EDT
• Getting COVID-19 Business Loans and Advances – Every Wednesday in August at 2 PM EDT
• Getting Registered into the System for Awards Management – Tuesday, August 10 at 10 AM EDT
• Q&A with SBA – Every Thursday at 12PM EDT

Previously Recorded Webinars

• Shuttered Venue Operators Grant -SBA (January 14, 2021) – Recording of webinar
  
• National Council of Nonprofits: What’s in the New COVID Relief Bill for Nonprofits? (January 13, 2021) – Recording of webinar and links to key information
  
• Greg Bossen’s Six Vitally Important Points from New Sweeping Changes Legislation Video, and Follow Up Video that engagingly explains the second round of PPP, EIDL loans, and forgiveness for small loans. This is really helpful!!
  
• National Council of Nonprofits FREE Webinar: New Law on COVID-19 Paid Leave & Back to School – The Rules for Nonprofit Employers – Webinar Recording and Presentation Slides
  
• From Common Ground to Congressional Action: Advancing the Universal Charitable Deduction (June 2, 2020) – National Council of Nonprofits: Webinar Recording
  
• UPDATED! Federal Coronavirus Relief Bills: What Do They Mean for Nonprofits? (April 7, 2020) – National Council of Nonprofits: Webinar Recording and Presentation Slides
  
• Virtual Town Hall with Senator Capito (March 27, 2020) – WVNPA, Philanthropy WV, and WV United Way Collaborative
  
• Donor Love and Vulnerability in the Era of COVID-19 (April 9, 2020) – Bloomerang
  
• Donor Communication in the Wake of COVID-19 (March 27, 2020) – Bloomerang
  
• During Fear & Uncertainty – How to Fundraise? (March 18, 2020) – Bloomerang
  
• Pull Off a Virtual Fundraising Event in the Age of COVID-19 – Prosper Strategies: Webinar Recording and Presentation Slides
  
• Prepare Your Nonprofit for Smooth Sailing through COVID-19 – Idealware: Webinar Recording and Presentation Slides
  
• Leading in Uncertain Times: Communications Frameworks for Nonprofits – 84 Agency: Webinar Recording and Presentation Slides
  
• COVID-19 and Your Nonprofit: Crisis Communications, Fundraising, and Event Considerations for Challenging Times – Prosper Strategies: Webinar Recording
  
• 10 Self-Care Musts for Supervisors in the Age of Coronavirus – Dennis C. Miller: Webinar Recording
  
• Responding to COVID-19: Managing a PPP Loan Effectively – Jeanne Bell and Nonprofit Quarterly: Webinar Recording
  
• Managing Your PPP Loans & Forgiveness 101 – Harbor Compliance: Slide Deck
  
• Crisis Funding: What Foundations are Looking for From Their Nonprofit Applicants – Dennis C. Miller: Webinar Recording