COVID-19 and CARES Act Information and Assistance
As part of our continuing effort to provide timely information regarding state and federal programs to assist businesses during these difficult times, see below links and resources regarding COVID-19 and the CARES Act. We will continue to update with new information as it becomes available:
PPP Loans and M&A: What You Need to Know
On October 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) issued new guidance concerning Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans and changes in the ownership of an entity.
U.S. Small Business Administration
- https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/
- https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options
- https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
- https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19
U.S. Department of Treasury – CARES Act PPP Sample Application and Guidance:
- Paycheck Protection Program -Interim Final Rule
- https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/top-priorities/cares-act/assistance-for-small-businesses
- https://home.treasury.gov/cares
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/SBA%20IFR%202.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Affiliation%20rules%20overview%20%28for%20public%29.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequenty-Asked-Questions.pdf
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
Maryland COVID-19 Business Relief Programs:
- M&T Bank Webinar with Kelly Schulz, Secretary of Maryland Department of Commerce, SBA representative, Senator Ben Cardin and Mayor Jack Young Summarizing Maryland Programs: https://youtu.be/JwE_icxCjxM
- Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Fund
- Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund
- Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund
- COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund
- COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund Fact Sheet
- COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund Application
Maryland Governor’s Office
Maryland Executive Orders/Proclamations, Guidance and Press Releases
- https://governor.maryland.gov/covid-19-pandemic-orders-and-guidance/
- https://governor.maryland.gov/category/press-releases/
Maryland Emergency Management Agency
Maryland Department of Health – COVID-19
Maryland Judiciary
Comptroller of Maryland
Maryland Insurance Administration
CDC
World Health Organization
