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Please note information is rapidly changing and you should consult with your Pro Bono Partnership lawyer before relying on this guidance to make critical decisions. Updated April 2, 2020.
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Additional Resources
Federal
General Information
Information for Nonprofits and Community Organizations
- https://www.ancor.org/covid-19
- https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/nonprofits-and-coronavirus-covid-19
- https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/library/strategy-development/covid-19-resources-for-nonprofits-and-funders
- The CARES Act: Financial Relief for Nonprofits
State – Connecticut
State – New Jersey
State – New York
- https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
- https://nyshealthfoundation.org/resource/covid-19-resources-for-grantees
Topics
Essential Services (Who Can/Cannot Work)
- Connecticut: https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Coronavirus-for-Businesses/Coronavirus-for-Businesses or call (860) 500-2333
- New Jersey: https://faq.business.nj.gov/en/articles/3820777-i-m-not-sure-if-my-business-needs-to-close-due-to-the-state-s-covid-19-directives-what-additional-guidance-is-there
- New York: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-issues-guidance-essential-services-under-new-york-state-pause-executive-order
Employment/HR
- https://www.fisherphillips.com/faqs
- https://ogletree.com/insights/2020-03-09/covid-19-faqs-on-federal-labor-and-employment-laws
- https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic
- https://www.jacksonlewis.com/publication/new-employer-obligations-under-slightly-revised-families-first-coronavirus-act-hr-6201
- https://www.disabilityleavelaw.com/2020/03/articles/leave-policies/dol-publishes-faqs-on-families-first-coronavirus-response-act/
Special Covid-Related Relief Funds
- NJ Economic Development Authority: https://www.njeda.com
- Federal Tax Relief: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
- Paul, Weiss has developed a clearinghouse of the most up-to-date information about city, state, federal, and nonprofit financial relief resources: https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/transactional/coronavirus-covid-19-relief-center/practice-overview/relief-center.
- https://www.newjerseycommunitycapital.org/initiatives/garden-state-relief-fund
Community Foundations
As nonprofit organizations rally to navigate this unprecedented public health crisis, large funders across the tri-state area have mobilized to make COVID response funds available. These lists are not necessarily comprehensive, but will give an idea of what is out there.
Connecticut response funds, as provided by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy: https://www.ctphilanthropy.org/resources/funder-resources-and-responses-coronavirus#ccp-member-covid-responses.
New Jersey response funds, as provided by the Center for Non-Profits (under “Specific COVID-19 Funding Opportunities”): http://www.njnonprofits.org/COVID-19.html.
New York response funds, as provided by the New York Council of Nonprofits (under “COVID-19 Funding Resources & Opportunities”): https://www.nycon.org/resources/covid-19-resources-for-nonprofits.
Please Note: These resources are provided as a general informational service to volunteers, clients, and friends of Pro Bono Partnership. They should not be construed as, and do not constitute, legal advice on any specific matter, nor does distribution of this document create an attorney-client relationship.