The COVID-19 outbreak has had far-reaching effects for Floridians. Federal, state, and local entities are providing various resources to empower us to fight the spread of COVID-19, mitigate its effects, and continue to carry on with our daily lives. We’ve compiled many of those resources here for your convenience.
Latest Updates
IRS launches website to track stimulus check progress
DEO launches new website to process reemployment claims
Updated CDC Recommendations on cloth face coverings
Frequently asked questions about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ stay-at-home executive order
Florida governor suspends all evictions and foreclosures in the state amid pandemic
Governor DeSantis issues safer-at-home order
Florida Chamber of Commerce explains what the safer-at-home order means for you and more
Disaster Relief
Grants Information for Households & Families
- Economic Impact Payments: what you need to know (from the IRS)
- Stimulus Check Information and FAQ’s (from US Senate Committee on Finance)
- Stimulus Check Calculator- find out how much you will be receiving in your rebate
Reemployment Assistance
- Florida Reemployment Assistance FAQ’s
- File Reemployment Assistance Claim – the claim system is currently experiencing overload. However, it is important that you still apply if you require assistance. Please note that the Department of Economic Opportunity has temporarily waived the one-week waiting period for unemployed persons to begin collecting benefits
- Download Reemployment Assistance Form
Paycheck Protection Program
State Resources
Division of Emergency Management
COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard
COVID-19 Call Center: (866) 779-6121
Small Business Bridge Loan Program
Educational Resources
Statewide School Closure Updates
Scholastic Learn at Home – Educational curricula being offered for free while schools are closed
Dept. of Education scholastic resource list
PBS Kids Daily Newsletter – Offers fun & educational activities your children can take part in at home
For Small Businesses
Dept. of Labor – Resources for workers & employers
SBA Disaster Loan Assistance – Information on the US Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program
Small Business Bridge Loan Program – Information on the state of Florida’s small business emergency loan program
Paycheck Protection Program – SBA Loan for Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
Florida SBDC – COVID-19 preparedness & recovery resources from the Small Business Development Council
U.S. Chamber Small Business Guide
Other Resources:
Free meals for children under 18
Provided by the Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Reemployment Assistance – Resources to help unemployed Floridians provided by the Department of Economic Opportunity
Price Gouging reporting center
Provided by the office of the Attorney General