FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Coronavirus.gov

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

​​U.S. Department of Agriculture

• Rural Development Coronavirus Resources ​
• Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for farmers and ranchers (Applications due 8-28-2020)

U.S. Department of Labor

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

U.S. Small Business Administration

• Coronavirus Relief Options and CARES Act Assistance
• Disaster Loans ​

GOVERNMENT OF NEBRASKA RESOURCES

Nebraska Coronavirus Website
STATE HOTLINE for COVID-19 Information: (402) 552-6645 (7AM - 7PM MST - 7 Days a Week)
Nebraska Department of Economic Development

• ***NEW!!*** Coronavirus Relief Fund (Available starting October 21, 2020)
  • Small Business Stabilization Program, Round 2
  • Livestock Producers Stabilization Program, Round 2
  • Hotels and Convention Centers Stabilization Program
  • Event Centers and Sports Arenas Stabilization Program
  • Restaurants and Bars Stabilization Program
  • Licensed Personal Service Business Stabilization Program
• Resource Directory for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19​

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

• ***NEW!!*** Coronavirus Relief Fund (Available starting October 21, 2020)
  • Stabilization Grant for Charitable Organizations and Licensed Providers, Round 2
  • Healthy Places Grant for Centers of Worship, Round 2
• ​Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Dashboard
• Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department

Nebraska Department of Insurance

• Information Regarding Health Insurance Coverage, HSAs, etc.

​Nebraska Department of Labor

• COVID-19 resource directory ​
• Business Guides (PDFs)

Nebraska Arts Council

• Micro Grants (to assist artists impacted by Covid-19 in developing their virtual and marketing presence)

RESTAURANT/RETAIL INDUSTRY INFORMATION

Restaurant and Bar Assistance

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

• Brim Mobile Ordering platforms for local restaurants and coffee shops 

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

Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce

• Business Resources

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

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

​​Score 

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

University of Nebraska Omaha​: Nebraska Business Development Center

• Business Resiliency Resources
• Doing Business Again Series: After the Opening Videos

Nebraska Community Development Resources

• Nebraska CDR​

Nebraska Enterprise Fund 

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

Center for Rural Affairs

• Small Business Loans​

Mental Health Resources

• ​​2020 Mental Health Resource Map

LOCAL RESOURCES

Keith County Commissioners

• Courthouse Access

​​KCAD and Ogallala / Keith County Chamber:

• Keith County Gift Card Match Program (This program has now ended. Thank you for your participation!)
• Chamber Members Business Operation Hours, Public Limits and Closures
  *** Please send any updates to info@explorekeithcounty.com