Recent announcements about new COVID-19 federal aid packages might sound promising to your organization, but there is still a lot understand. How do you know what relief programs are right for you? How do you determine what grants to apply for?
Here are some webinars to help you make sense of current relief packages and potential grant opportunities.
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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Webinar
NOTE: This webinar is apparently FULL. Watch for information, a second webinar may be scheduled!
Thursday, January 14 at 3:00 pm – Hosted by the US Small Business Administration
Panelists will review grant opportunity for live venues, live performing arts organizations, movie houses, and cultural institutions. Join this webinar for a preliminary overview of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program included in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act. This webinar will provide introductory information about the grants, who can apply, how potential organizations can prepare, and other details.
How to Find and Get a Small Business Grant
Tuesday, January 19 at 1:00 pm – Hosted by SCORE
In this webinar, you’ll learn the main sources of grants, tools for researching small business grants, application tips to increase your chances of being successful and much more.
The Latest CARES Act Packages
Wednesday, January 20 at 11:00 am – Hosted by the Small Business Development Center
Join the Maryland SBDC to learn more about the 2021 CAREs Act packages, including details on the new federal stimulus bill, and other current resource opportunities for small businesses. Join to hear updates from newest federal legislation and SBA guidance on new programs and the guidelines to apply. Any recent changes on existing programs along with information on new options for your business will also be disclosed.
Summarizing the latest COVID-19 Need to Knows for the Tourism and Hospitality
Friday, January 22 at 10:30 am – Hosted by the Small Business Development Center
Representatives from SBDC and PNC will discuss the latest 2021 CAREs Act packages, including details on the new federal stimulus bill, and other current resource opportunities for small businesses. A special focus will take place on the tourism and hospitality-based businesses and the latest items to be on the lookout for. Join to hear updates from newest federal legislation and SBA guidance on new programs and the guidelines to apply.
Updates to PPP, EIDL, SBA and Other Programs
Tuesday, January 26 at 12:00pm – Hosted by SCORE
The new pandemic relief and stimulus package includes a second round of PPP loans, new EIDL Loan Advances for low-income communities, extensions of SBA loan programs, and other changes that could impact small business owners. This webinar will go over a wide range of important changes, some of which are retroactive to 2020.
Note: Some of these webinars will be recorded, so if you miss them live, check the organization’s website to see if they are still available to watch online.