Financial Assistance

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Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) is a nonprofit community lender, specializing in small-business loans coupled with business advisory services.  Financing available to small businesses located in Fulton County (Georgia) for assistance with recovery from the effects of the wide-spread virus. ACE, with the support of the Fulton County Commission, has created the Emergency Loan to provide financial assistance to small businesses to speed recovery

For more information, click here

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Guide to the Main Street Lending Program (via Georgia Chamber)

As a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Federal Reserve has created the Main Street Lending Program to provide a total of $600 billion in financing for small and medium-sized businesses. While the program’s start date has yet to be announced, here’s what you need to know to check eligibility and get ready to apply.

Federal Reserve Guidelines: Includes additional detail on FAQ’s and other info

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Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund

United Way of Greater Atlanta and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta have joined together to establish the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund (COVID-19 Fund). 

website: http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/. 

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City Of Atlanta COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program

This program provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, and security deposits.

The City of Atlanta COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program is available to City of Atlanta residents ONLY. Funds may be used to cover past due rent, utilities, and move-in deposits as a result of impending eviction.

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering several new temporary programs to address the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Paycheck Protection Program – This loan program provides loan forgiveness for retaining employees by temporarily expanding the traditional SBA 7(a) loan program.

• Economic Injury Disaster Loan – This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.

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

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

For more information about the CARES Act, click here.

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One Fair Wage

Are you a service worker struggling amidst the coronavirus crisis? We’re here to help! 

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Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund

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Another Round, Another Rally is offering $500 relief grants for hospitality workers who lost their jobs or have had their hours slashed due to coronavirus. Anyone in the hospitality industry is eligible and grants are distributed via a variety of cash apps and services.

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Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation emergency fund is geared towards individual restaurant workers undergoing financial hardship due to the coronavirus. The fund is also providing zero-interest loans for businesses to maintain payroll during closures or reopen once the virus begins to recede.

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United States Bartenders Guild Emergency Assistance Program is running a covid-19 relief campaign that awards bartenders and their families with grants. The funds are available to even those who are not USBG members and bartenders, barbacks, bar servers, or anyone else engaged in the service of alcoholic beverages can apply.

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Restaurant Strong Fund

Samuel Adams and The Greg Hill Foundation are bringing the successful Restaurant Strong Fund to 20 total states to aid the restaurant workers impacted by the Covid-19 closures.  Samuel Adams is donating over $2,000,000 to kickstart funding in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Vermont.

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Dislocated Worker Relief Fund:

Dislocated Worker Grants are discretionary grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor. The grants provide resources to states in response to large, unexpected layoff events that cause significant job losses - all with the purpose of re-employing laid-off workers and enhancing their employability and earnings. Funding will help WorkSource Georgia and the Georgia Department of Labor continue assisting individuals that are preparing to re-enter the workforce.

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Are you a restaurant worker and you've tested Positive For COVID-19:

• Giving Kitchen

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