COVID-19 Resources
Here you will find a number of Federal and State resources for business, industry and employees. Please check back for updates as things change frequently.
Iowa Restaurant and Bar Relief Grant Program
CHEROKEE COUNTY DISASTER RECOVERY FUND APPLICATION
In Iowa, we take care of each other, and COVID-19 can show us the power we have when we work together. The best thing you can do right now to stop the spread and save lives is take a health assessment so we can better understand what is currently going on in Iowa. Go to https://www.testiowa.com/
Iowa Economic Development Authority
State of Iowa Business Recovery Assistance - find the latest information regarding business and financial assistance and community resources from the State of Iowa.
State of Iowa
COVID-19 IN IOWA: Current Status, Symptoms, Prevention, Iowa Guidance, Additional Resources, Frequently Asked Questions
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Newsroom
View recent press releases about COVID-19, Executive Orders, Economy, Health, Workforce and more.
Iowa Workforce Development
COVID-19 Information - updates and resources about unemployment for employers and workers
Temporary Job Opportunities - openings across the state for temporary positions. Updated daily.
IASourceLink
Business guidance for COVID-19. Links to news articles and other resources.
SBA Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
Resources, Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, guidance for businesses and employers.
You can apply through any existing SBA 7(a) lender or through any federally insured depository institution, federally insured credit union, and Farm Credit System institution that is participating. Other regulated lenders will be available to make these loans once they are approved and enrolled in the program. You should consult with your local lender as to whether it is participating in the program.
Lenders may begin processing loan applications as soon as April 3, 2020.
Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
CDBG Grant Funds
Funds to Support Infectious Disease Response [PDF]
CDBG COVID-19 Awards List
Delta Dental Relief Programs
Advance Claims Payment Program for Dentists
Nonprofit Emergency Operating Relief Grant
Facebook Small Business Grants
Grants for Eligible Businesses in Polk County
Iowa Credit Union Foundation
Grants for Credit Union-Member Small Businesses with 1-5 Employees
Iowa Workforce Development
Assistance for employees and employers affected by COVID-19 related layoffs
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Economic Injury Disaster Assistance Loans (EIDL)
Paycheck Protection Program
RESOURCES FOR IOWANS
Alcoholic Beverages Division, Iowa
Updated Rules and Regulations for Bars & Restaurants
Bank Iowa
Submit a Helping Hand Nomination to Support a Local Community
Childcare & Daycare Availability Map, Iowa
Providers and Availability
Economic Development Authority, Iowa
Summary of Programs & Initiatives
Finance Authority, Iowa
Summary of Programs & Initiatives
Housing Recovery, Iowa
Foreclosure, Rental and Iowa Title Guaranty Information
Inspections & Appeals, Iowa Department of
FAQ for Food & Lodging Businesses
Legal Aid, Iowa
Resources for Civil Legal Issues
Local Lists
Support Local Businesses and List Your Business
Main Street, Iowa
COVID-19 Impact on Small Businesses in Main Street Iowa Communities
Pass the Pork
Donate to Help Iowa Farmers Provide Pork to Local Food Banks
Public Health, Iowa Department of
Outbreak Guidance for Businesses
Reopening Guidance for Businesses
Restaurant Association, Iowa
Restaurant Resources & Restaurant Employee Relief Fund Donations
Revenue, Iowa Department of
Tax Implications for Iowans
Transportation, Iowa Department of
DOT Facility Closures & Safety
Tourism Office, Iowa
Resources for Tourism Partners
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Resources for Farmers and Ranchers
Utilities Board, Iowa
Order Extending Winter Moratorium for Electric and Natural Gas Customers
Volunteer Iowa
COVID-19 Volunteer Opportunities
Workforce Development, Iowa
Unemployment Insurance Resources & Guidance
FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
Internal Revenue Service
Tax Relief for Businesses and Tax-Exempt Entities
Iowa Bankers Association
Guidance for Financial Institutions
Guidance for Consumers
BUSINESS GUIDANCE
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)
Supply Chain Intelligence Center
CIRAS at Iowa State University
How to deal with COVID-19
Fleishman Hillard True Global Intelligence
COVID-19 Mindset: How Pandemic Times Are Shaping Global Consumers [PDF]
IASourceLink
Iowa Business Information on COVID-19
Iowa Small Business Development Center
How to Prepare Your Small Business for Coronavirus
U.S. Treasury TTB
Guidance for the Manufacture of Hand Sanitizer
