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COVID-19 Relief Resources

GENERAL NEWS, HEALTH & SAFETY

Snohomish Health District: COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Call 425-339-5278 for general questions, information, registration, and language assistance
Find out your eligibility
Find your phase
See also:

FINANCIAL

Government Benefits for Laid-Off Workers

Employment Security Division (ESD): Unemployment

Government Benefits for Sick Workers

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

Labor & Industries:

Paid Sick Leave & Worker's Compensation for workers hurt/made ill on the job
L&I COVID-19 Resources
Labor & Industries: 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
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

COVID-19 Artist Trust Relief Fund 2.0

Apply here; or contact Grace Nakahara at grace@artisttrust.org for assistance with the application
The application is open from March 5, 2021 to March 26, 2021. * The fund is able to provide at least 120 artists with $1500 each.
Washington State artists of all disciplines who have been affected by COVID-19 financially and have not yet received funding from the Artist Trust COVID-19 Relief Fund are invited to apply
Priority given to individuals who are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, including artists from historically marginalized communities, BIPOC artists, artists who are immunocompromised, artists who identify as LGBTQ, artists with immigrant status, and artists living with or having disabilities.

Restaurant Workers Community Foundation:

COVID-19 Relief Grant

Big Table: WAITLIST

COVID-19 Restaurant Worker Relief
By referral only - from coworker or manager - Greater Seattle, Greater Spokane

CORE (Children of Restaurant Employees):

COVID-19 Relief Fund

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

WA State Department of Financial Institutions:

Financial Resources for Washington Residents Impacted by COVID-19

IRS Taxpayer Relief: 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.

Child Care: Alternatives when child care facilities close due to COVID-19

ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT RELIEF

School Meals for K-12 School Children during COVID-19

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 Public Charge rule does not apply to P-EBT benefits and will not impact immigration status.

HOUSING

Assistance for Homeowners

CFPB: What if you can't pay your mortgage loan?

DFI: Mortgage Assistance, Education, and Resources

HUD-approved mortgage help: List of Housing Counseling agencies in WA state

Assistance for Renters

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

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

Tenant's Union

Helping renters in Washington state through advocacy, education, outreach, leadership development, and organizing

UTILITIES

FIND A LIHEAP AGENCY NEAR YOU (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

Snohomish County:

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

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

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.

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 Catholic Community Services for those not eligible for the discount program who have received a shutoff notice

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 - download applications here

General:

WA Utilities & Transportation Commission: utility assistance

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.

Comcast Internet Essentials

Low-cost internet for people receiving SSI, SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance
Comcast: COVID-19 Response

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 SBA: Guide to the CARES Act

Apply for Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Emergency Grants, and Small Business Debt Relief.
SBA: Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program from February 24th - March 9th, 2021
US Department of the Treasury: Information about the CARES Act

US Chamber of Commerce: Disaster Help Desk for Businesses