Free individual program assistance
Reemployment (Unemployment) Assistance
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and U.S. Federal Government
Florida
I have children
I don't have a tax identification number
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Recipients can be paid half of what they were earning while working full-time. The maximum benefit from the State of Florida is $275 per week for a maximum of 39 weeks
- An additional $600 per week has been made available for up to 13 weeks. This benefit will be available through July 31, 2020 and the amount is added to the benefits of up to $275 provided by the State of Florida
Free business program assistance
The Red Backpack Fund
The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation and GlobalGiving
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U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
- One-time grants of $5,000
- A free annual All-Access Pass to MasterClass
- A red backpack - the official icon of The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation
Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund
Verizon and The Local Initiatives Support Corporation
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I don't have a tax identification number
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
- One-time grants of up to $10,000
- Funds can be used for rent and utilities, meeting payroll, paying outstanding debt to vendors, or other immediate operational costs
Short-Time Compensation Program
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Florida
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I don't have a tax identification number
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Partial re-employment check to assist full-time employees whose hours and pay have been reduced
Paycheck Protection Program
U.S. Small Business Administration
I have children
I don't have a tax identification number
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Forgivable loans for up to two months of your average monthly payroll costs from the last year plus an additional 25% of that amount, up to $10 million per company
- For sole proprietors or independent contractors, maximum is capped at $100,000
- 1% fixed interest rate
- Loans will be completely forgiven if funds are used for payroll, interest on mortgage, rent, and utilities, however, at least 75% of the loan must be used for payroll only (in other words, no more than 25% can be used for non-payroll expenses such as rent)
- Loan payments are deferred for six months, however interest accumulates during this time
August 8, 2020
Business for All and COVID-19 Grant Contest
Hello Alice
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U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
- One-time grants of $10,000
- If a business is not selected for immediate COVID-19 grant support, they will still be in consideration for the larger $50,000 Business for All grant distributed in November 2020
- All grant applicants will receive access to business growth opportunities and support from the Hello Alice community