Industry City stands with you during this challenging period and will be a resource and collaborative partner as we look for ways to support your business. We are committed to cultivating strength and unity as a community, and want to ensure the IC community has access to the various resources and programs available that may help you and your business. Below is a resource guide that includes some of the public and private relief + assistance programs. We recommend that you speak with your lenders and advisors about these programs to explore the best fit for you.
Government Relief Programs
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program
- SBA COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan + Emergency Grants
- SBA Express Bridge Loans
- SBA Debt Relief
- Federal Payroll Tax Credits
- Federal Tax Relief
- Federal Payroll Tax Deferral
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Main Street Lending Program
- Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
- CDBG Allocation
- Low-interest Loan Program for Midsize Businesses
- Extension on Tax Filings and Payments
- PSC Utility Rate Increase Postponement
- ESD Grants for Companies Retooling to Produce Critical Medical Supplies
- Insurance Premium Relief
- Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers
- Empire State Development Grant Program
In collaboration with TD Bank and the NYC Department of Small Business Services, Industry City organized and hosted a webinar on the opportunities for small businesses from the CARES act and other relief programs including the ones listed above. You can watch the webinar here.
Private Relief Programs
- Facebook Small Business Grant
- REDC Emergency Small Business Relief Fund
- The NY Community Trust COVID-19 Response Fund
- Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund
- Google Ad Credit Fund
- GoFundMe Small Business Relief Fund
- Visa Foundation Small Business Relief Fund
- American Express Funding Program
- Riskrecon Free Cybersecurity Assessments Program
- Intel Coronavirus Relief Program
- NetFlix COVID-19 Relief Program
- Riskrecon Free Cybersecurity Assessments Program
- Intuit Aid Assist
- Rethink Food Restaurant Response Program
- Central Hudson Gas & Electric COVID-19 Economic Development Grants
- Southern Smoke Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund
- HootSuite COVID-19 Relief
- JPMorgan Chase: Philanthropic Investment to assist those affected by COVID-19
- LISC Rapid Relief and Resiliency Fund
- Paypal Loan under SBA Program
- Razer COVID-19 Business Partner Assistance
- Robin Hood Relief Fund
- Square Capital
- TikTok COVID-19 Relief
- Yelp: Free Marketing Services for Restaurants/Bars
General Resources + Guidance
- Federal Coronavirus Guidance
- CDC Coronavirus Guidance
- New York State Coronavirus Guidance
- New York City Coronavirus Guidance
- U.S. Small Business Administration Coronavirus Guidance
- Small Business Development Center Guidance
- OSHA Coronavirus Guidance
- List of Free Technology Platforms for Small Business
- NYC Business Solutions Centers
