Design responds to a changing world

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed everything. Its impact on global wellness and the economy has forced organizations in every industry — including our own — to flex and evolve, both in real-time and in the long-term. In this collection of ideas, tips, thoughts, and strategies, we explore how design can play a role in making the world a healthier place.

The COVID-19 pandemic is moving quickly, with a growing impact across the globe. This resource will provide a perspective on the evolving situation, as well as implications for how the virus will affect the ways we WORK, LIVE and INVEST.

For the latest information on new online permit initiatives recently launched by the City, please visit here.

Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Corona Virus Disease 2019

OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

AGC is committed to providing our members with valuable resources and updates during these challenging times.

This site compiles resources from a variety of State Agencies, Departments, and sources all in one site. It also includes links to local resources.  

Here you can sign up for email alerts with updates from CDPH, the Governor's Office and other sources. Look for the box under the heading "Don't Miss a Thing" on the right side of the page.

Resources for Businesses and Employees impacted by COVID-19

The Governor's Office issues press releases on an ongoing basis outlining the new statewide COVID-19 guidance for individuals, schools, businesses, healthcare facilities, and other institutions. 

GO-Biz has compiled information and resources relevant to employers, employees, and small businesses.

Is hosting a series of free virtual events for small business owners on topics ranging from bookkeeping to supply chain contracting. See their full list of upcoming classes here.

SMALL BUSINESS DEBT RELIEF: 

If you are a current borrower under SBA 7(a), 504 loan program or a microloan, you are eligible for debt relief and SBA will cover all loan payments for 6 months.

ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN:

The U.S. SBA’s COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is a direct loan by the SBA for up to $2 million at a rate of 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for nonprofits. California businesses have access to this program at SBA.gov. 

Facebook will soon be offering Small Business Grants to impacted small businesses. The application process is expected to open in mid-April 2020.

Salesforce will soon be offering Salesforce Care Small Business Grants of $10,000 to impacted small businesses. The application process begins in mid-April 2020.

Hello Alice is offering grants of $10,000 to impacted small businesses.

Provides critical financial assistance to small, independent restaurants that, due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) national disaster, have an immediate need for funds to pay set operating expenses and keep from going out of business. 

Verizon and LISC are making grants of up to $10,000 to small business owners impacted by COVID-19, especially to entrepreneurs of color, women-owned businesses, and other enterprises in historically under-served places who don’t have access to flexible, affordable capital. 

Is making grants of up to $10,000 available to Berkeley-based small businesses and nonprofits to enable continuity through and/or beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The City of Hayward Economic Development Division has launched a Business Resiliency Grant Program to provide grants of $5,000 to impacted small businesses. 

The Save Small Business Fund is a grantmaking initiative offering short-term relief for small employers in the United States and its territories.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (SBA)

Assistance for Small Business Owners Affected by COVID-19

City of San Jose offers a summary of the CARES Act inEnglish, Spanish, and Vietnamese, including FAQs, eligibility requirements, a list of SBA-approved lenders, and more.

A List of Relief Funds for Restaurants, Bars, and Food Service Workers

A List of Relief Funds for Restaurants, Bars, and Food Service Workers

Stipend to ease financial burdens for Parenting Journey families.

During these uncertain times the USBG Foundation strives to be a resource for our bar industry community. Please find all of our COVID-19 Relief & Response Information below.

Financial assistance for eligible Dashers that are diagnosed with COVID-19 and have been active on the DoorDash platform for at least 60 days and have completed at least 30 deliveries in the last 30 days.

Will distribute mutual aid directly to Asian immigrants and refugees in areas where APEN works (Oakland & Richmond, CA).

Assistance of up to $1,000 per household for any independent worker in the U.S. who has primarily earned income through freelance work for at least one year and has experienced a recent, sudden, and unforeseen hardship or loss of income as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A leading freelance & work-from-home job site is offering free job searching and access to its business tools to help independent workers better manage jobs and gigs.

A free helpline (call or email) that offers answers to questions about the law for workers facing issues at work related to sick, family, or medical leave.

Cash assistance to restaurant workers, care service drivers, deliver workers, personal service workers

Financial help for workers who live in Napa County, CA.

Help for gig and low-earning contract workers.

Resources for college students in need of support due to a COVID-19 campus shutdown (note: organization does not offer financial assistance)

Stipends for young nonprofit professionals in the Bay Area impacted by COVID-19.

$400 in emergency assistance for home care workers, nannies, and house cleaners who have participated in activities of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), NDWA chapters, affiliate organizations, circles and current Alia users.

Emergency funding for those employed by or own restaurants or bars that are facing unforeseen expenses not covered by insurance.

Assistance for households that have a positive diagnosis for COVID-19 and have costs associated with delivered food, medication, diagnostics, transportation.

Small grants for kidney patients affected by coronavirus (NOTE: funds have been depleted & there is a waiting list).

$500 relief grants for workers in the hospitality industry (dishwashers, bartenders, servers, bussers, chefs/cooks, sommelier, managers, hosts, concierge, cleaning staff, or barbacks may apply).

Help for undocumented individuals & families residing in Sonoma County, CA, who have lost homes, wages, or employment

A relief fund set up for undocumented workers who live or work in Oakland, California, and have lost their jobs or had their hours cut as a result of the Coronavirus and the shelter in place orders.

Financial assistance of up to $1,000 per freelance household to cover lost income and essential expenses not covered by government relief programs.

Grants for full-time (30 hours/week minimum) restaurant, bar, cafe, or nightclub workers located in AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT.

$500 grants to restaurant industry employees who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 financially.

The EveryLibrary Institute is providing grants of up to $250 for library workers who are out of work or affected by the crisis.