FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Coronavirus.gov

• Centralized resource site from The White House, CDC, and FEMA. 

​​U.S. Department of Agriculture

• Coronavirus Resources ​

U.S. Department of Labor

• Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act​ ​

U.S. Small Business Administration

• Coronavirus Relief Options
  • Paycheck Protection Program
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance
  • SBA Express Bridge Loans
  • SBA Debt Relief
• Disaster Loans ​

ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES

​​​U.S. Representative Adrian Smith 

• Breaking Down COVID-19 Assistance​

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

• Coronavirus Information

U.S. Senator Ben Sasse

• Coronavirus Information ​

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts

• Press Releases
• Statewide Directed Health Measures
• Six Rules to Keep Nebraska Healthy
• TestNebraska

GOVERNMENT OF NEBRASKA RESOURCES

Nebraska Department of Economic Development

• Resource Directory for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19​

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Dashboard
• Temporary Child Care Program FAQ
• Nebraska DHHS Facebook Page
• Energy Assistance (Help paying heating or cooling bills)
• ACCESSNebraska Medicaid and Economic Assistance Programs
• ​First Responder and Healthcare Worker Hotel Request

Nebraska Department of Insurance

• Information Regarding Health Insurance Coverage, HSAs, etc.
• Consumer Alert: Beware of Scammers Abusing the COVID-19 Situation​​ ​

​Nebraska Department of Labor

• COVID-19 resource directory ​
• Unemployment Insurance Benefits
• Unemployment Insurance Tax Information
• Employer Video Resource: Short-Time Compensation Instructions (33:21 Recording)
• ​Employer Video Resource: Mass Layoff Instructions (15:56 Recording)
• Business Guides (PDFs)

RESTAURANT/RETAIL INDUSTRY INFORMATION

Restaurant and Bar Assistance

• Restaurant Workers Community Foundation
• Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
• Bartender Emergency Assistance Program

Brim Mobile Ordering

• Brim Mobile Ordering platforms for local restaurants and coffee shops 

• Currently offering six months free service!

Love Local Nebraska

• LoveLocalNebraska.com provides a way for customers to support local businesses by purchasing gift cards
• Add your business info!

BANKING AND FINANCE INFORMATION

American Bankers Association

• Coronavirus Incident Response

FDIC

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Bankers and Consumers 

Office of the Comptroller of Currency

• ​Bank Operations Information​​

OTHER RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES

Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce

• Business Resources

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

• Save Small Business Fund ($5,000 grants available)

gener8tor: Nebraska Emergency Response Program

• gener8tor Virtual Programs 
• CARES Act Deck
• Step-by-step Guide: How to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
• For all small businesses, nonprofits, startups, freelancers and artists affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

​​Score 

• Coronavirus Small Business Resource Hub (Small business mentors and training)

University of Nebraska Omaha

• ​Nebraska Business Response Survey 
• Business Resiliency Resources

Community Development Resources

• Nebraska CDR​

Nebraska Enterprise Fund 

• Nebbiz.org (Resources for small and micro business owners)

Center for Rural Affairs

• Small Business Loans​
• Rural Enterprise Assistance Program (REAP) Staff

OTHER RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS

Nebraska Children & Families

• Resource Directory for Families that Need Assistance​

Stress and Coping Resources

• National Institute on Mental Health: Shareable Resources on Coping with COVID-19
• Center for Disease Control: COVID-19 Stress and Coping
• Nebraska Family Helpline: 1-888-866-8660
• Nebraska Rural Response Hotline: 1-800-464-0258
• ​National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

LOCAL RESOURCES

Keith County Commissioners

• Courthouse Access

​​KCAD and Ogallala / Keith County Chamber:

• Keith County Gift Card Match Program 
• Ogallala / Keith County Chamber offers Gift Certificate templates you can customize for your business
• Keith County Business Resource Q&A Registration
• Chamber Members Business Operation Hours, Public Limits and Closures
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