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For Job Seekers and Laid-Off Workers

AZ Unemployment Insurance Benefits Guide

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) can provide individuals who have lost their job through no fault of their own with a weekly stipend to supplement lost income while they search for employment. INFO: Download Unemployment Guide (PDF)

AZ Department of Economic Security Services Related to COVID-19

Arizona@Work Arizona Employers with Immediate Openings

Arizona Office of Tourism

Immediate employment opportunities broken down by job categories, including housekeeping, food service, security, and more. INFO: tourism.az.gov/hiring-opportunities

ASU Career Resources

Offers interviewing, resume development, resume samples, career search strategies. INFO: career.asu.edu/handouts​



Career Connectors

Connecting professionals in career transition with hiring companies and quality resources. INFO: careerconnectors.org​



Goodwill Career Resources

Offers career planning, interviewing, resume development. To learn more, download the Career Services (PDF) and Trainings (PDF) flyers. For additional job assistance or questions, contact (602) 535-4444. INFO: mycareeradvisor.com



JobScan.com Resume Writing Guide

Offers resume, cover letter assistance, resume basics and resume samples. INFO: jobscan.co/resume-writing-guide



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For Busines​ses



Phoenix Accepting Grant Applications to Help Small Businesses!

There are grants available for Phoenix businesses financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. See below for details. Ver en español.

Small Business Relief Grant awards up to $10k to small businesses experiencing economic distress and sudden loss of revenue. Apply now .

Microbusiness Resiliency Grant awards up to $5k for solo practitioners, entrepreneurs and microbusiness of fewer than 5 employees. Apply now.

The City of Phoenix has opened up the Commercial City Services Bill Relief Grant. Phoenix businesses affected by COVID 19 that have a commercial City Services account may be eligible for financial assistance with water and sewer expenses. For assistance with this grant, please call (602) 262-6251. Apply here.





General Business Information

Phoenix small businesses needing help can call the Phoenix Community and Economic Development hotline at (602) 262-5040. Calls will be answered by a team member during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Callers can inform the City what issues they face and/or resources they need, and a team member will provide any available pertinent information to them. Phoenix business owners can also reach the department at teamphoenix@phoenix.gov.



Guidance from the Department of Labor explaining Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. See Breakdown of all the federal programs and aid for small business coronavirus assistance. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes funding for forgivable loans to help small businesses keep workers employed. Check out the Small Business Owner’s Guide (PDF) to the CARES Act and FAQs.

To do business with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in response to COVID-19, check out the following resource page for helpful information.

Arizona Governor's Office

In April, Governor Ducey issued an Executive Order halting evictions for small businesses and nonprofits unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused by COVID-19. Read the Executive Order Prohibiting Small Business Evictions (PDF) for details. The Governor’s Office has released new specific requirements for businesses (PDF) to help reduce COVID-19 transmissions rates across Arizona. He also released specific requirements for restaurants and bars (PDF) providing dine-in service.



Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Check out this operational toolkit developed to help business owners considering reopening or expanding their operations determine their establishments’ risk of transmission of COVID-19 and how to reduce it. INFO: centerforhealthsecurity.org/our-work/publications/operational-toolkit-for-businesses-considering-reopening-or-expanding-operations-in-covid-19

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The FDA has provided best practices for reopening retail food establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic including a checklist that addresses key food safety practices for retail food establishments to consider when re-opening and restarting operations.





For Employers Facing Furloughs and Layoffs or Seeking Additional Workforce

Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)

DES’ Shared Work program provides an alternative for employers faced with a reduction in force by allowing businesses to divide available work or hours among affected employees in lieu of layoffs while allowing employees to receive a portion of Unemployment Insurance benefits while working reduced hours.



​U.S. Department of Labor​

Information about workplace safety, wages, hours, and leave, unemployment insurance flexibilites, support for dislocated workers and states, and more. INFO: dol.gov/coronavirus



Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Center

Can help employers with recruiting staff, training temporary and permanent workers, and helping place furloughed workers. Call (602) 256-3147 or email Phoenix.business.center@phoenix.gov. Visit website and scroll down to “For Employers" for more information. INFO: ArizonaAtWork.com/Phoenix



Small Businesses Financial Aid

Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA)

ASBA and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry have launched the CARES Act Readiness Program for Small Businesses. This free online training program for small business owners gives both novice and experienced borrowers individualized support to navigate the CARES Act and access relief funds to sustain their business. INFO: caresactaz.com



Better Business Bureau (BBB)

The Main St. Matters grant program offers emergency grants in the form of $500 or $1,000 awards for businesses who have been financially impacted during the COVID-19 crisis.

Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve has established a Main Street Lending Program to support lending to small and medium-sized businesses that were in sound financial condition before the onset of COVID-19. Visit their website to learn about the lending opportunities and FAQs. INFO: federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/mainstreetlending.htm



Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)

GPEC is providing resources to help companies with their applications for the new wave of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funding such as “Chat Live Now” to help those with questions, and “Tips for PPP Applicants” which includes feedback from banks. INFO: Nine CARES Act Resources for Small Businesses

GPEC has released a resource guide for business on what they need for PPP Loan Forgiveness. The resource guide outlines required items, documentations businesses need, guidance on worksheets for calculations, etc. Download PDF.



Greater Phoenix SCORE

In addition to recorded Webinars, offers FREE one-on-one remote mentoring appointments, to business owners seeking answers to their questions on Covid19 related regulations and funding application processes. INFO: https://greaterphoenix.score.org/coronavirus

Kiva

Kiva is a non-profit organization aimed at expanding access to capital, offers up to $15,000 at 0% interest. INFO: kiva.org/borrow

Local First AZ

In partnership with the Governor’s office, Local First AZ is offering a Small Business Rent Relief Grant for businesses unable to operate during the pandemic. Businesses that are eligible can receive up to 2 months rent (max. $25,000). Application opens August 20th. INFO: localfirstaz.com/azsmallbizrent



Prestamos CDFI, LLC

Prestamos, a Community Development Financial Institution, is offering COVID Micro Loans of up to $25,000 with the first six payments paid (both principal and interest) directly by the SBA. INFO: prestamosloans.org/covidmicro

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)





Other Business Support

Arizona Department of Revenue (AZDOR)

ADOR is working with businesses affected by COVID on a case-by-case basis to help meet current tax liabilities. They may also assist with applying for ADOR’s transaction privilege tax (TPT) late payment-late filing penalty abatement program. INFO: azdor.gov



Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AZHCC)

AZHCC is collaborating with other community partners to provide small business resources for those impacted by COVID-19. INFO: azhcc.com/small-business-resources and calendar of events.

Ascend Phoenix

Ascend Phoenix assists Arizona-based businesses in strengthening their management skills, accessing money, and growing market connections. Check out this summary (PDF) to learn more.

Better Business Bureau (BBB)

The BBB is focused on serving the business community and their consumers throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Check out resources, including webinars, tips and, alerts. INFO: BBB.org/coronavirus



City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department

INFO: Phoenix.gov/EconDev​​

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Guidelines for businesses that are reopening. Review videos and documents for businesses looking at reopening, wanting to implement mitigation/prevention strategies, and other guidance. INFO: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html



Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce​

For local updates and business resources. INFO: phoenixchamberfoundation.com/wellness/coronavirus

Maricopa Small Business Development Center

The SBA offers disaster assistance to Arizona small businesses economically impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) via the Maricopa Small Business Development Center, who can assist with business counseling, disaster loan assistance and other resources at no cost. Learn about their webinars at Events Calendar. INFO: maricopa-sbdc.com

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification answers Frequently Asked Questions covering H-1B temporary specialty occupations and other programs in response to COVID-19.



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Residential Grants



Shelter-in-Place Program

The Neighborhood Services Department is partnering with FSL Real Estate Services and Habitat for Humanity to provide sheltering in place housing repair services to low-and-moderate Phoenix residents impacted by the coronavirus. The Shelter-in-Place Program works to correct structural health and safety hazards that would allow residents to safely social distance from their place of employment or in-person classroom for parents with school aged children to prevent the spread of the virus. Applicants must meet income eligibility requirements. Residents with questions about the Shelter-in-Place Program are encouraged to contact one of the following agencies:



FSL Real Estate Services at (602) 297-1855 or CARESactoor@fsl.com

Habitat for Humanity at (602) 268-9022 ext. 224

COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Relief for Phoenix Residents

City of Phoenix residents will be eligible to apply and receive assistance for rent or mortgage, water bills, and electricity bills. Can pay: Utility bills (electric, gas, and City Services Bill), rent, or mortgage, for City of Phoenix households financially impacted by COVID-19. Eligible households may receive one-time assistance with utility, rent or mortgage obligations for charges incurred March 1, 2020 through December 30, 2020.

Grant Amount: Utility bills (electric $300 and gas $300); City of Phoenix Water bills $300; Rent or Mortgage payments $3,300. Households in subsidized housing must have a rental obligation to qualify for rental assistance. The full payment amount listed above will be made on behalf of each eligible household assisted as applicable. Eligibilty criteria: Households must be City of Phoenix residents and financially impacted by the COVID19 national pandemic. A household may be assisted with a one-time assistance with utility, rent or mortgage obligations through December 30, 2020. Only charges incurred after March 1, 2020 are eligible for payment.

To apply, contact any of the participating agencies listed in the Phoenix CARES Act (PDF).



Utilities Disconnection and Late Payment Fees Moratorium for Phoenix Residents

Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) and Southwest Gas have a motatorium halting disconnections and late payment fees for all customers. The moratorium began on March 16 and have been extended through September to help those experiencing hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. More information is available on the SRP, APS and Southwest Gas websites.



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Food Assistance Grants

Funds to Feed Schools Launched by LISC Phoenix, applications open August 10

The City of Phoenix has contracted with LISC Phoenix to offer grants that support school districts within Phoenix who serve food to Covid-19 impacted families. Schools serve an important role in feeding and nourishing communities and children across Phoenix. During the Covid-19 pandemic, communities, families, and children have lost a direct source of food access.

Through the Funds to Feed Schools Grant school districts can apply for additional funding to help support the critical service of food distribution to families and children in Phoenix. A total of $350,000 has been allocated for grants to school districts. These awards will be for $50,000 to $100,000 based on needs of the proposed project and capacity of the applicant. The Funds to Feed School District grant application is open now and closes Friday, August 21 at noon.



Funds to Feed launched by LISC Phoenix, applications open August 3.

The goals of the Funds to Feed Grant is to meet the federal and city of Phoenix guidelines of providing food to needy families, while simultaneously providing funding support for important programs that support thriving futures. Through this effort, the city of Phoenix has contracted with LISC Phoenix to offer grants that support community and grassroots organizations, nonprofits and health centers that serve healthy, culturally specific food to Phoenix residents heavily impacted by Covid-19. Applications for community-serving organizations will be open from August 3 until noon on August 14. A separate application will be announced for school districts. Grant details and the application are available at lisc.org/phoenix.

Feed Phoenix Initiative by Local First Arizona Foundation underway.

The application period is closed for funding for Phoenix restaurants, farmers, caterers, mobile markets, and event venues to prepare and deliver free, healthy meals to families who are most vulnerable to hunger as a result of the pandemic. Further information about the progress of the initiative is available through Local First Arizona Foundation at localfirstaz.com/feed-phoenix.

The Phoenix City Council approved $1.7 million grant funds to provide healthy foods to impacted populations, equitably support existing organizations serving residents, recognize the work already being done in diverse communities by the community, encourage partnerships, and to promote innovation.





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For Non-Profits/Arts Organizations



​COVID-19 Arizona Non-Profit Resources Page

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits would like to provide you with information to make your own educated decisions and prepare to address the concerns of your workers and stakeholders. INFO: arizonanonprofits.org/page/COVID19

Arizona COVID-19 Community Response Fund

The Arizona COVID-19 Community Response Fund was established by the Arizona Community Foundation and is receiving support from individuals, corporations, and foundations from across the state. The fund provides immediate relief to nonprofit organizations in Arizona facing an increased demand for services from clients and communities as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. INFO: azfoundation.org/GrantsLoans/CurrentGrantOpportunities.aspx

ArtsReady​​

ArtsReady is an online emergency preparedness service by and for arts/cultural nonprofits, provides arts organizations with customized business continuity plans for post-crisis sustainability. ArtsReady has information on the Coronavirus and how arts and culture organizations can best prepare during this time. INFO: artsready.org

CARES Act: How to Apply for Nonprofit Relief Funds

Now that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been signed into law, Independent Sector has teamed with Washington Council Ernst & Young, a DC-based lobbying firm, to aid nonprofit organizations scrambling to determine how the act will apply to their organizations and how to proceed with filing for assistance. INFO: independentsector.org/resource/caresact