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Below is a list of business resources and programs established by the federal and local government to minimize the economic impact of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please check back as we continue to update this page with the latest information and other business resources.

For the latest updates on Governor Orders in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. click here.

Resources for Restaurants

  • Restaurant Revitalization Fund – an emergency assistance program for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. Click here to learn more.
  • Revitalization fund for Veterans who own/operate restaurants. Click here
  • The National Restaurant Association has complied specific information from the CARES Act for all Restaurant owners. Follow this link for how the CARES Act can assist you and your restaurant.

Resources for All

  • The additional $284B of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding provides additional support for those businesses that did not receive PPP money in the first round. Click here to learn more.
  • U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship regarding the CARES Act. The following guide will answer many frequently asked questions and provide specific information regarding all that will be provided under the CARES Act. Click here.
  • Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources created by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Click here.
  • Specific information from the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the CARES Act. This provides detailed information and links to applications.
  • Free webinar – How Retailers are Using Technology to Overcome COVID-19 Challenges. FlyBuy brand is teaming up with a group of industry experts from SpartanNash, Shipt, Pet Supplies Plus, and Mendocino Farms to discuss the forever-changed landscape due to COVID-19. Register here.
  • Please take a moment to urge Congress to support our efforts to create a COVID-19 Recovery Fund! Click here to sign the petition.
  • New rules for PPP Assistance: click here.
  • Free webinar – ICSC presents: Attract and Empower Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses. Click here to register.

Reopening Guidance

  • National Restaurant Association – For restaurant operators getting ready to open, this guide offers directions and framework for best practices. Click here for more information.
  • The National Retail Federation’s Operation Open Doors Checklist is an outline of key topics to consider as retailers begin to reopen. This information is only available to the public for a limited time before they become members-only resources. Click here for more information.
  • To help businesses safely reopen, the Alexandria Health Department (AHD), in partnership with Visit Alexandria and local restaurants and business associations, has launched the “ALX Promise” program. For more information, click here.
  • The City of Manassas has made it easier for restaurants, and retailers if they so choose, to comply with social distancing guidelines and reduced capacity requirements by expanding outdoor service areas. This might include sidewalk dining or utilizing a portion of the parking lot. For businesses operating in a shopping center, permission will have to come from the center owner/management companies. Click here for details on the process.

State & Local Information

Maryland

Virginia

  • NOVA Rapid Response COVID-19 Business Support Grants Businesses in Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties and the cities of Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park) that has 250 or fewer employees is eligible for this support grant. Follow the link for more details and how to apply.
  • Prince William County
  • Fairfax County is offering a new business grant program called PIVOT designed to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants are targeted and designed to invest in the hardest hit sectors (hotel, food service, retail and arts industries) and help them continue their turn from surviving to thriving. The PIVOT grant program started taking applications June 23 and will close on July 9. Information about PIVOT, a checklist of eligible businesses and details of the grant is posted on the Fairfax County website.
  • Fairfax County Board Approves $2.5M Microloan Program for Small Businesses – the $2.5M microloan program will provide loans up to $20,000 at a zero percent interest rate for qualifying small businesses who have faced hardship due to COVID-19. Visit Fairfax County COVID-19 Business page.
  • For information on small business lending and support please contact Clarice J. Grove at CGrove@pwcgov.org,  Small Business Development Manager for Prince William County. Grove is offering FREE financing guidance and business counseling. Visit the COVID-19 Business Resource Page at www.PrinceWilliamCounty.biz for a variety of information on funding options, affected worker support, tax changes, development services, and more.  To receive updates, sign up for the Economic Development email newsletter to stay up to date on pertinent business news.
  • Fairfax County approves another $25M for small business relief. Applications open in June. Click here to learn more about the COVID-19 Small business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Fund.
  • Virginia opens Covid-19 relief funds to more small businesses. According to the Washington Business Journal, the state is allowing more small businesses to apply for relief by expanding the eligibility criteria for its $70 million economic recovery fund. For more information on the program, including grant applications, click here.

District of Columbia

Advertising & Social Media

Yelp

Yelp is offering $25 million in relief focused on supporting independent businesses and local restaurants in the form of waiving advertising fees, free advertising, products and service during these uncharted times. For more information follow the link.

COVID-19 Tenant Request for Relief

The safety and well-being of you, your family and the communities we serve are our highest priority. While the duration and impact on the local economy is unknown, we are optimistic that when we get through this, consumer demand will come back strong.  If you need rental assistance, please fill out our form to submit a request to Rappaport’s Tenant Assistance Team.

A Rappaport representative will follow up on any additional information required to evaluate your request as soon as possible.  If you would prefer to submit a request by phone, please call 571-382-1200.  The Landlord and Rappaport value your tenancy and our goal is to work together as best we can to navigate the challenges we are all facing due to COVID-19.

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