COVID - 19 Assistance:

 Federal Government Response to Coronavirus
IRS, Special COVID - 19 Section


Winnsboro Residents: 

If you are  experiencing  difficulty paying your utility bill, please contact City Hall for possible assistance.
Swepco - COVID-19 Website
Swepco - Letter to Customers  
Verizon Wireless



Winnsboro Businesses:

Employer Info:
Guidance for Employers, Employees and Customers of Reopened Retail Services under  Executive Order  GA - 16 

Centers for Disease Control Interim Guidance for Business & Employers
US Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources – Information for employers/workers: Link  
US Chamber of Commerce Combating Coronavirus – Workplace tips, Customizable workplace flyer & guidance for employer response: Link  
US Chamber of Commerce 5 Ways to Retain Your Customers During Coronavirus – Tips to retain customers for your business Link  
US Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Guide* Link  
Google Small Business Tips for Surviving COVID-19* Link  
US Senate Committee on Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act* Link  
US Environmental Protection Agency – Approved disinfectants for COVID-19 Link  
Texas Department of State Health Services Resources & Updates Link  
Texas Workforce Commission Shared Work Program – Provides partial funding for hourly employees whose hours have been cut due to a slowdown in business Link  
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business FAQs on COVID-19* Link  
Internal Revenue Service Tax Filing FAQs* (moved from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020) Link  
US Department of Labor Families First Coronavirus Response Act Family & Paid Sick Leave FAQs* Link

Governor's Small Business Webinar Series  - additional regional webinars will be held throughout the months of April and May and announced on the Economic Development Texas website in the coming days 


FINANCIAL:  
Small Town Strong  Reinvestment Fund 
Winnsboro Main Street Business Assistance Grant
Texas Workforce Commission – Disaster Unemployment Assistance Link   
USDA Federal Rural Resource Guide

US Small Business Administration (SBA) Guidance & Economic Injury Disaster Loans – Up to $2 million in working capital at very low interest rates to cover operations until normal business resumes
Small Business Administration - Disaster Assistance Loan  
SBA Guidance For Self-Employed
SBA - Disaster Assistance Loan - Example 
SBA-Disaster Assistance Loan - Update - 03/31/2020
Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
US Chamber of Commerce SBA Loan Program Info
Small Business Administration Express Bridge Loans* – Provides up to $25,000 in advanced supplemental funds for businesses applying for SBA Economy Injury Disaster Loans Link  
Small Business Paycheck Protection & Loan Forgiveness* – Provides up to $10 million in assistance to small businesses and 501(c)3 nonprofits that is partially forgivable. This includes sole-proprietors, independent contractors and other self-employed individuals. Financing is available for employee wages up to $100,000 and can cover additional expenses, such as rent, utilities, etc. expended between February 15, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Can be combined with an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan as long as they go toward separate expenses. SBA Link
CARES Flow Chart
 US Chamber of Commerce SBA Loan Program Info
                                                                Score - A resource partner of the SBA, offering personalized assistance for small businesses

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - COVID -19 Emergency Response  Page

Important Updates, Resources & Information for Texas Businesses - Office of the Governor

Facebook Small Business Grants Program

The James Beard Foundation Food & Beverage Industry Relief Fund

Texas Womens University Grant Program to Aid Women's Businesses Hurt by COVID-19

Verizon / LISC Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Fund

Yelp's COVID-19 Response & Support for Local Businesses

GoFundMe - Small Business  Relief  Fund 

Texas Workforce Commission Shared Work Program – Provides partial funding for hourly employees whose hours have been cut due to a slowdown in business Link 

Internal Revenue Service Tax Filing FAQs* (moved from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020) Link  

US Department of Labor Families First Coronavirus Response Act Family & Paid Sick Leave FAQs* Link  

Texas Restaurant Association Restaurant Relief Fund* - Provides a grant up to $5,000 to support the needs of independent restaurants Link  

Southern Smoke Restaurant Employee Emergency Relief Program* - Provides charitable funds to assist those employed and/or who own restaurants/bars or are restaurant suppliers Link


REGULATORY:  
Office of Gov. Abbott Executive Order on Restaurants, Bars, Gyms & Senior Living Facilities Link  
Office of Gov. Abbott Regulation Waiver for Hospitality Industry to Deliver Alcoholic Beverages Link  
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles – Temporary trucking deregulation Texas DMV Link  Texas Governor’s Office Link
 
Office of Gov. Abbott Removes Licensing Barriers for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses* Link  
Office of Gov. Abbott Waives Licensing Regulations for Pharmacists & Technicians* Link