State and Federal Guidelines

Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES ACT
The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security(CARES) Act that was passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now.
Nevada Roadmap to Recovery: Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines
The Statewide Standards and Business Guidelines set forth in this document are reflected in Steve Sisolak's directive for the Phase 2 response.
NV Roadmap to Recovery: Industry Specific Guidance: Phase 2
This document offers industry- and activity-specific guidance for Nevadans, in the form of mandatory changes and recommended best practices.

Loans and Grants

Small Business Owners-Government Program
"The Paycheck Protection Program ensures that small businesses can continue to pay employees and cover certain costs during this unprecedented health crisis.
USDA Rural Development COVID-19 Resources
This guide includes the federal rural resource guide, the immediate actions fact sheet, other COVID-19 fact sheets, and more.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Emergency Loans
Small business guide and checklist small businesses can use to track loans and loan forgiveness.
Nevada Health Response: COVID-19 from GOED
Reopening guidance, reopening assistance, and industry surveys and webinars to assist Nevadan business owners.
Rural COVID-19 Resources - USDA
Outlets to technical assistance, training, management, financial assistant, and general state and local resources.
City of North Las Vegas COVID-19 Relief Programs
COVID-19 assistance programs for residents and businesses, including North Las Vegas CHAP, temporary rental assistance, and smal business stabilization forgivable loan program, and more.

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COVID-19 Small Business Information and Resources

State and Federal Guidelines

Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES ACT
The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security(CARES) Act that was passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now.
Nevada Roadmap to Recovery: Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines
The Statewide Standards and Business Guidelines set forth in this document are reflected in Steve Sisolak's directive for the Phase 2 response.
NV Roadmap to Recovery: Industry Specific Guidance: Phase 2
This document offers industry- and activity-specific guidance for Nevadans, in the form of mandatory changes and recommended best practices.

Loans and Grants

Small Business Owners-Government Program
"The Paycheck Protection Program ensures that small businesses can continue to pay employees and cover certain costs during this unprecedented health crisis.
USDA Rural Development COVID-19 Resources
This guide includes the federal rural resource guide, the immediate actions fact sheet, other COVID-19 fact sheets, and more.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Emergency Loans
Small business guide and checklist small businesses can use to track loans and loan forgiveness.
Nevada Health Response: COVID-19 from GOED
Reopening guidance, reopening assistance, and industry surveys and webinars to assist Nevadan business owners.
Rural COVID-19 Resources - USDA
Outlets to technical assistance, training, management, financial assistant, and general state and local resources.
City of North Las Vegas COVID-19 Relief Programs
COVID-19 assistance programs for residents and businesses, including North Las Vegas CHAP, temporary rental assistance, and smal business stabilization forgivable loan program, and more.

Published by: L. Thomas, 2021, COVID-19 Small Business Information and Resources, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno