COVId-19 Economic relief
Support Information
Maine Department of Labor
https://www.maine.gov/labor/covid19/
Please be aware of alphabetical calling: If your last name starts with A-H, call Monday; I-Q, call Tuesday, and R-Z, call Wednesday. Thursday and Friday are open for all calls at this time.
Small Business Administration
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options
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Payroll Protection Program (PPP)
https://www.skowhegan.org/DocumentCenter/View/5009/payroll
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Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
Covid-19 Consumer Loan Program for Maine Residents
DHHS Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) Parent Fee Waiver
Effective April 13, 2020, and for the duration of the civil emergency, OCFS will be paying the parent’s portion of the weekly child care payment (parent fee) for those who qualify under existing CCSP income guidelines to lessen the burden.
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/documents/covid-19/Child%20Care%20Subsidy%20Parent%20Fee%20Memo.pdf
United Way of Mid Maine Community First Fund for COVID-19
The Community First Fund is designed to provide extra funding to local non-profit organizations by funding programs or projects that address a need in the community, or aid in the continuation of an organization's mission. Funds can be requested for programs or projects that fall under one of the following guidelines:
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Programs or projects that are addressing an emergent or ongoing need in the community. This may include, but is not limited to, combating food insecurity, providing access to essential needs, disaster/crisis recovery.
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To aid in the continuation of a non-profits mission when the organization has experienced a debilitating circumstance. This may include, but is not limited to, recovery from fire or flood, vehicle repair.
https://www.uwmm.org/community-first-fund/
Mortgage/Loan Deferments
Contact your financial institution to determine deferment options