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====== COVID-19 Relief Resources ======

[[statewide_covid-19_relief_resources#general news, health & safety|General News, Health & Safety]]

[[statewide_covid-19_relief_resources#financial|Financial]]

[[statewide_covid-19_relief_resources#additional government relief|Additional Government Relief]]

[[statewide_covid-19_relief_resources#housing|Housing]]

[[statewide_covid-19_relief_resources#utilities|Utilities]]

[[statewide_covid-19_relief_resources#small business loans & grants|Small Business Loans & Grants]]

[[statewide_covid-19_relief_resources#resource databases|Resource Databases]]

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=== GENERAL NEWS, HEALTH & SAFETY ===

Snohomish Health District: [[https://www.snohd.org/564/COVID-Vaccine-Info|COVID-19 Vaccination Information]]
    * Call 425-339-5278 for general questions, information, registration, and language assistance
    * Find out your eligibility
    * Find your [[https://form.findyourphasewa.org/210118771253954|phase]] 
    * [[https://snohomish-county-coronavirus-response-snoco-gis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/covid-19-vaccine|See also:]]

=== FINANCIAL ===

**Government Benefits for Laid-Off Workers**

Employment Security Division (ESD): [[https://www.esd.wa.gov/unemployment|Unemployment]]
    * [[https://www.esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19|COVID-19 Expanded Benefits]]
    * [[https://unemploymentlawproject.org/|Denied Unemployment Benefits?: Unemployment Law Group]]

**Government Benefits for Sick Workers**

[[https://paidleave.wa.gov/|WA Paid Family & Medical Leave Act benefits:]] 
    * For workers temporarily incapacitated (not due to work-related illness/injury) or needing to care for incapacitated family members

[[https://lni.wa.gov/claims/for-workers/file-a-claim/|Labor & Industries:]] 
    * Paid Sick Leave & Worker's Compensation for workers hurt/made ill on the job
    * [[https://www.lni.wa.gov/agency/outreach/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-covid-19-resources|L&I COVID-19 Resources]]
    * Labor & Industries: [[https://lni.wa.gov/agency/outreach/paid-sick-leave-and-coronavirus-covid-19-common-questions|Questions About Paid Sick Leave and Coronavirus (COVID-19)]]; [[https://lni.wa.gov/agency/outreach/workers-compensation-coverage-and-coronavirus-covid-19-common-questions: Workers Compensation Coverage and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Common Questions]]
    * [[https://kingcounty.gov/~/media/Council/documents/2020/WokersComp-COVID-3,-d-,16,-d-,20.ashx?la=en|How to apply for Worker's Comp in WA State due to contact with someone who has COVID-19, or exposure to COVID-19, while on the job]]

**Non-Profit Assistance for Laid-Off Workers**

[[https://www.restaurantworkerscf.org/covid19faq|Restaurant Workers Community Foundation:]] 
    * COVID-19 Relief Grant

[[https://coregives.org/apply/|CORE (Children of Restaurant Employees):]] 
    * COVID-19 Relief Fund

[[https://airtable.com/shr4d9x0OwCFCkCLn|James Beard Foundation:]] - From the site: //"We are working on application materials at this time and will send out information when it is ready."// 
    * COVID-19 Relief Fund for Restaurant Workers - fill out form at link above

**General Financial Assistance**

[[https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus/financial-resources|WA State Department of Financial Institutions:]] 
    * Financial Resources for Washington Residents Impacted by COVID-19

IRS Taxpayer Relief: [[https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus|Economic Impact Payments]]
    * If you didn’t get any payments or got less than the full amounts, you may qualify for the Recovery Rebate Credit and must file a 2020 tax return to claim the credit even if you don’t normally file.

[[https://childcareawarewa.org/families/|Child Care:]] Alternatives when child care facilities close due to COVID-19

=== ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT RELIEF ===

[[https://k12wa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/af63ab4c79664accafdd2373c23df657|School Meals for K-12 School Children during COVID-19]]

[[https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/pandemic-ebt-p-ebt|Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)]]
  * Updated for 2020-2021 school year
  * Children are eligible for P-EBT benefits if:
  * Their school is closed or has reduced in-person attendance hours.
  * They are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.
  * The [[https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/csd-office-refugee-and-immigration-assistance/public-charge-information|Public Charge]] rule does not apply to P-EBT benefits and will not impact immigration status.

=== HOUSING ===

**Assistance for Homeowners**

CFPB: [[https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/if-i-cant-pay-my-mortgage-loan-what-are-my-options-en-268/|What if you can't pay your mortgage loan?]]

DFI: [[https://dfi.wa.gov/homeownership|Mortgage Assistance, Education, and Resources]]

HUD-approved mortgage help: [[https://apps.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA|List of Housing Counseling agencies in WA state]]

**Assistance for Renters**

[[https://fortress.wa.gov/atg/formhandler/ago/COVID19EvictionComplaintForm.aspx|Rent: Moratorium Eviction Complaint form - COVID-19]]
    * Use this online form to file a complaint with the Office of the Attorney General of Washington State if your landlord violates the rent mmoratorium

[[https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/landlord-fund-programs/tenancy-preservation/|Rent: Tenancy Preservation Program]]
    * A court ordered agreement is required to successfully submit a claim application. 
    * To obtain a court ordered agreement, both landlord and tenant must appear in person at the Superior Court in the rental property’s district and request either of the following:
    * Stipulated Payment Agreement, or Tenancy Preservation Funding Agreement

[[https://tenantsunion.org/|Tenant's Union]]
    * Helping renters in Washington state through advocacy, education, outreach, leadership development, and organizing

=== UTILITIES ===

[[https://fortress.wa.gov/com/liheappublic/map.aspx|FIND A LIHEAP AGENCY NEAR YOU (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)]]
 
**Snohomish County:**

[[https://www.snopud.com/account/discounts.ashx?p=1188|Snohomish PUD:]]
    * Year-round income qualified rate discounts of 25 or 50 percent off of PUD electric and water bills to customers based on the total household income limits
    * Download application from site above, or obtain a printed application at any PUD office, at most senior citizen centers
    * Or call Customer Service at 425-783-1000 / 877-783-1000
[[https://svdpnsc.com/help/|St. Vincent de Paul:]] 
    * Project Pride - one-time Snohomish PUD Energy Assistance
    * Download application from site above and email to PUDProjectPride@hotmail.com, or call 425-374-1243

[[https://snohomishcountywa.gov/552/Energy-Assistance|Snohomish County Energy Assistance:]]
    * For low-income applicants who want help with their PUD, PSE, Cascade Natural Gas, Propane, Pellets, and Oil
    * call (425) 388-3880 - available Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM 
    * //Note: If you have received a DISCONNECT NOTICE, we have been informed you will not be shut off. Please contact your heating provider to discuss any concerns.//

[[https://everettwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17091/Discounted-rates-PDF?bidId=|Everett City Water Discounted Rates]]
    * For people 62 and older, or people with a permanent disability (other qualifications apply) - call 425-257-8999
    * One-time emergency assistance program administered by [[https://ccsww.org/get-help/specialized-services/everettwaterassistance/?gclid=CjwKCAiAkJKCBhAyEiwAKQBCktnkWbtKVXg7vnIWgIwsEjJjPnOWu3b0nEr1fMfBdLxs6y0YyOvQQxoCLUsQAvD_BwE|Catholic Community Services]] for those not eligible for the discount program who have received a shutoff notice

[[https://marysvillewa.gov/340/Utility-Billing|Marysville Utility Billing - Water:]]
    * Download application from the above site to apply for one-time grants due to hardships
    * Utility rate and tax discounts for low-income senior and disabled customers - [[https://marysvillewa.gov/1123/Discounts-Rebates|download applications here]]

**General:**

[[https://www.utc.wa.gov/consumers/energy/Pages/energyAssistance.aspx|WA Utilities & Transportation Commission:]] utility assistance

[[https://www.k12.wa.us/about-ospi/press-releases/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-resources/k%E2%80%9312-internet-access-program|Internet for Students K-12:]]
    * OSPI is providing funds to Internet Service Providers Comcast, Ziply Fiber, and Presidio to help K-12 children stay connected while attending school remotely
    * Students and families need to sign up with a participating internet service provider that serves their local community **using the offer code provided by their school district.**

[[https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19|Comcast Internet Essentials]]
    * Low-cost internet for people receiving SSI, SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance
    * Comcast: [[https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19|COVID-19 Response]]

[[https://www.lifelinesupport.org/|Lifeline Phone Program:]]
    * Free phones and services for people receiving SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, TANF/Tribal TANF, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Assistance, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Assistance, Tribal Head Start, FDPIR

=== SMALL BUSINESS LOANS & GRANTS ===

**National Organizations**
[[https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/guide-to-the-cares-act|SBA: Guide to the CARES Act]]
    * Apply for Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Emergency Grants, and Small Business Debt Relief. 
    * [[https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery|SBA: Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program]] from February 24th - March 9th, 2021
    * [[https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares|US Department of the Treasury: Information about the CARES Act]]
US Chamber of Commerce: [[https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/disaster-help-desk-business|Disaster Help Desk for Businesses]] 
    * Call 888-MY-BIZ-HELP (888-692-4943)
[[https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance|U.S. Small Business Association:]] 
    * Apply for the SBA Disaster Loan for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 - [[https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/|COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)]]
    * [[https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options|Coronavirus Relief Options]]
    * [[https://www.sba.gov/covid-19-funding-sources/index.html|Other COVID-19 Funding Options]]
[[https://www.nase.org/covid-19|National Association for the Self-Employed:]] Paycheck Protection Program

**Washington Organizations**
[[https://www.craft3.org/|Craft3:]] Small Business Loans (Pacific Northwest)

[[http://startup.choosewashingtonstate.com/links/crisis/covid-19-resources/|Startup WA:]] Business Loans and Grants

LocalSnoco.com: [[https://localsnoco.com/covid-19-business-resources/|COVID-19 Business Resources]]
    * See also: [[https://www.economicalliancesc.org/|Economic Alliance of Snohomish County]]
    * More about the R-3 Grant: [[https://www.workforcesnohomish.org/snocogrant/|Workforce Snohomish]]

**Resource Lists from Washington Organizations**

[[https://thegsba.org/emergency-resources|GSBA:]] Small Business Emergency Resources and Information

[[https://www.business.wa.gov/site/alias__business/1561/covid-19.aspx|Business.wa.gov:]] COVID-19 Business Resources

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