COVID-19 Financial Assistance Resources
Updated Weekly
The purpose of this web page is to consolidate all of the resources WEDI has come across that are available for you and your business. We will continue to update this page as we learn of more resources that are available for you and your business. WEDI's Relationship Managers are available to assist you in accessing these resources. Please contact us if you need assistance.
As we continue to navigate COVID-19, it is very important that you and your business reduce as much money leaving as possible. Contact your lenders and creditors - they will offer deferred payments and other special programs to help. This includes your commercial and residential landlord too. Message from WEDI to all new clients. | Message from WEDI to all existing clients.
New York Economy Re-Opening – Safely Re-Open Your Business
We encourage all businesses to complete the Safety Plan Template which should be made available to the Health Department if your business must be inspected. As New York State enters Phase II of re-opening it is important that you review the following best practices document.
Business Resources
If your business has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic then you may qualify for these products offered.
New this week
Grants
KKR Small Business Builders
Apply for a Grant (create an an account with Hello Alice)
IFUND Women X Neutrogena Fund
Apply for a Grant - (for health and wellness businesses)
Jane Walker • IFW First Women
Apply for a Grant - (for self-IDed woman entrepreneur in any of the following categories: entertainment & film, music, journalism, sports, STEM and hospitality)
Upcoming
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
Ongoing
Grants
The City of Buffalo, Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, WEDI
Cooperation Buffalo
Relief Fund for Cooperatives & Small Businesses
Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) COVID-19 Disaster Relief
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) grants for your business
Sales Tax Abatement for the purchase of non-production equipment
Erie County Back to Business Grant Program
Erie County Microenterprise Loan/Grant Program
Apply for a loan and grant combination
SoGal Black Founder Startup Grant
Caleb Brown – The Urban Excellence Community Grant
WomensNet - The Amber Grant
GoFundMe.org Small Business Relief Fund
Review details on matching fund
Loans
COVID-19 Funding for WNY and Finger Lakes Businesses
Small Business Administration
Review the different options (the SBA is currently offering four [4] different disaster aid products for businesses)
Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Aid (Instructions, with download forms and links)
Apply for Paycheck Protection Program (Instructions, with download forms and links)
Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) COVID-19 Disaster Relief
Working Capital/Equipment Gap Financing Loans
New York Forward Loan Fund
Kiva Financial Assistance
LISC's Small Business Relief
Closed* may reopen for subsequent rounds
Verizon & LISC WNY
Citizens Bank
PERSONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
New York State Unemployment
Apply for income - if you are unsure if you qualify under current circumstances, click here.
Guide for Self-Employed Individuals
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Protecting your (personal) finances during Coronavirus pandemic
One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
OFFICIAL RESOURCE PAGES:
United States Chamber of Commerce
Coronavirus Small Business Guide
Small Business Development Centers
Coronavirus Small Business Resources
Closed* may reopen for subsequent rounds
The COVID Rent Relief Extension Program