To provide greater assistance to our SCORE Boston clients, we have compiled the following resources to navigate the unprecedented challenges that the COVID-19 epidemic has produced. We have assembled a dedicated team to answer your COVID 19 questions. Email covid19@scoreboston.org to get started.
State / Local Resources
Note: for other states or municipalities, review their official websites. The availability of funding and program services may fluctuate.
- New! Re-Open Boston Fund.
City of Boston grants for small businesses. Applications open Thursday, May 28, at 5:00 PM. - New! Massachusetts Government Re-opening Massachusetts Guide.
Important information and guidelines for different business sectors. - The following grant programs have recently been announced. Both have Friday, May 29, 2020 deadlines.
- Massachusetts Government COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Businesses
Part of a comprehensive toolkit of sources. Watch here for guidance on re-opening businesses. - Massachusetts Government List of COVID-19 Essential Services
List of services that can continue to operate a “bricks and mortar” business during the outbreak. - Massachusetts Government Information on Unemployment and COVID-19
- City of Boston Small Business Relief Fund
- Boston Chamber of Commerce List of Reliable COVID-19 Business Sources
A regularly updated list of federal, state, and local resources that offer assistance. - COVID Legal Relief Coalition
Includes sources for pro bono legal services. - Harvard Ed Portal Economic Development Resources
Educational programs and networking opportunities for small businesses and job-seekers. - Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) Resource List
A regularly updated list of federal, state, and local resources that offer assistance.
Federal Resources
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance & Loan Resources
The SBA offers a range of programs for emergency loan assistance and guidance for employers. These have been created as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. - SBA Emergency Loan Options
- In addition to its standard loan programs, the SBA has initiated several temporary options to address the outbreak. The availability of funding may fluctuate so check the program sites regularly. Options include:
- Paycheck Protection Program
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance
- Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program
- SBA Debt Relief
- SCORE/SBA Webinar, recorded on 4/30/20, featuring PPP and additional EIDL Information.
View Recording. View Slides.
- Internal Revenue Service Coronavirus Tax Relief
- Centers for Disease Control Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
SCORE Resources
- SCORE Coronavirus Business Resource Hub
Includes a list of funding options from SCORE partners. - SCORE Boston Webinars
We continue to offer webinars during this time; many topics focus on dealing with the impact of COVID-19. - SCORE Library Action Guides
Watch for ongoing additions to our collection of action guides and other sources on managing the impact of COVID-19, including preparations for re-opening (scroll down the page to see the complete gallery of eGuides).
Updated 31 May 2020.