COVID-19 Response Hub

City of Seattle Office of Economic Development with Communities Rise and Perkins Coie LLP

Lease Amendment Toolkit

Created to help small business and nonprofits re-negotiate their lease; info available in multiple languages.

American Institute for Conservation

Pandemic Collection Care

A list of resources compiled for conservators and collections care professionals.

WA State Dept of Commerce: StartUp WA

Small Business Resiliency Network

Culturally relevant assistance for business owners and organizations affected by COVID-19, whether you are open or closed.  

City of Bellevue

Business/Nonprofit Resources

Resources and info for artists and nonprofits, etc. Sign up for a weekly resources newsletter. Resources available in multiple languages.

OneEastside

OneEastside SPARK

Responsive programing and tools to address key areas of need amongst small businesses and non-profits in East King County.

Performing Arts Readiness

Emergency Preparedness Webinars

Free webinars, on-site training, and presentations at professional conferences on various topics related to emergency preparedness and recovery.

Native Americans in Philanthropy

Supporting Our Community

We are committed to providing credible information and resources to help Native nonprofits, organizations, and communities navigate unprecedented times.

Collections Stewardship

Resources for Collections

Resources regarding museum collections and COVID-19.

Accessibility and Disability Section of the Society of American Archivists

Archivists at home

The document addresses the needs of the archival community, such as temporary closure, working from home, and archival resilience.

Hispanic Federation

Resources for Nonprofits and CBOs

The Hispanic Federation provides resources available to their network of CBOs and other nonprofits. En Español tambien.

Main Street America

Main Street Forward: A Roadmap for Recovery

Welcome to our COVID-19 recovery-oriented resource center, featuring free recovery planning tools, research, advocacy efforts, and best practices.

ArtsFund

Community Accelerator Grant Program

• Amount: $2,500 to $25,000
• Eligibility: nonprofits in WA

Applications open January 2023 for a total of $10,000,000 in unrestricted funding from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.

Small Biz Help WA

Small Business Recovery Assistance in WA

• Eligibility: Available to small businesses and nonprofits in WA.

Look here for FAQs; how to find technical assistance, a lender, and training opportunities; and where to find more information.

Small Business Administration

Covid-19 Relief Options

No longer accepting applications for COVID-19 relief loans or grants; we continue to offer PPP loan forgiveness.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Accessing Charitable Endowment Funds to Address Critical Needs

This bulletin examines the laws that govern spending from charitable endowment funds, and options for organizations to access endowment assets.

WA State Arts Commission; OR Arts Commission; and Arts Idaho

Creative Borrowing for Your COVID-19 Comeback (Recorded 6/10/20)

Looking for ways to increase your organization’s stability and restart programming? Learn how fully secured borrowing can work for you.

King County Communities of Opportunities

Grants and Resources

Grant and financial resources for non-profits and community-based organizations in King County impacted by COVID-19.

ArtsWA

COVID Safety Support for Large Organizations

• Deadline: December 8, 2022 5:00pm
• Eligibility: Orgs in WA State with gross receipts of over $5M…

This grant supports arts, culture, heritage, or science nonprofits' previously unfunded costs and current reimbursable costs for COVID-19 mitigation.

King County

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Services

• Eligibility: See info at link below.

For CBOs with 501c3 status awarded federal COVID-19 grants/contracts. $400,000 is available through 2022 for technical assistance and capacity building.

Public Health - Seattle & King County

Free HEPA filters for qualifying businesses

Request assistance to improve ventilation and air quality; see if you qualify for a free filter. Available in various languages.

Main Street America

Build, Grow, and Boost Your Small Business Online

We help identify the best solutions for your unique e-commerce needs and provide a roadmap for effective online strategies.

TechImpact

Technology Training for Nonprofits

Live and scheduled training sessions to help your nonprofit do more with technology.

4Culture

Reopen Toolkit

Resources to assist you in preparing your staff, volunteers, and facility to welcome back patrons.

PCs for People

Refurbished Desktops, Laptops, Internet and Accessories

PCs for People offers its refurbished computers and low-cost internet in-stores and online for non-profits and individuals.

InterConnection

Non-Profit Technology Discounts

We offer special discounts to nonprofits and run an affordable technology program through our low income store.

Rooted in Rights

Virtual Meetings and Events Accessibility

Data shows disabled people are much less likely to use the internet, in part because inaccessibility remains a serious barrier.

501 Commons + Tech Impact

Resources for Managing Organizations Online

Resources for Team Collaboration and File Sharing; Leading and Managing Remote Teams; Cloud Security; Remote Access

Seattle Public Library

Library to Business Program

Access free classes and workshops, research tools, and business librarians trained to help with all aspects of business research.

Startup 425

Eastside entrepreneurship support

Collaborative effort to expand entrepreneurship opportunities across Eastside communities. Info available in multiple languages.

The Vera Project

COVID-19 Support

Fill out this quick form and we will connect you to the resources and information you need.

Washington Lawyers for the Arts

Legal Resources

We continue offering legal advice and legal education, to support the work of artists and arts organizations in Washington.

Native American Media Alliance

COVID-19 Relief Fund

• Amount: $2,000
• Eligibility: Native American writers, directors, actors. Additional criteria via the link.

Economic relief for American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians impacted by COVID-19. Grant applicants may only apply once.

Seattle Public Library

Library to Business Program

Access free classes and workshops, research tools, and business librarians trained to help with all aspects of business research.

FEMA

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020

Autism and Race

Autistic People of Color Fund

• Amount: $100 - $500 per individual
• Eligibility: Autistic people of color inside and outside the US

The Fund for Community Reparations for Autistic People of Color's Interdependence, Survival, and Empowerment offers one-time microgrants.

City of Seattle Office of Economic Development

Storefront Repair Fund

• Amount: $2,000 awards
• Eligibility: Eligibility info via the link below.

Funding for small businesses to repair storefront damages that occurred after 01/01/21, or to reimburse costs for past damages.

WA State Dept of Commerce: StartUp WA

Small Business Resiliency Network

Culturally relevant assistance for business owners and organizations affected by COVID-19, whether you are open or closed.  

WA State Dept of Commerce

Emergency Grants for Small Businesses

Information on any current pandemic-related grants. Recipients of federally-funded grants are required to have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

Small Biz Help WA

Small Business Recovery Assistance in WA

• Eligibility: Available to small businesses and nonprofits in WA.

Look here for FAQs; how to find technical assistance, a lender, and training opportunities; and where to find more information.

Small Business Administration

Covid-19 Relief Options

No longer accepting applications for COVID-19 relief loans or grants; we continue to offer PPP loan forgiveness.

Washington State Department of Commerce

Startup Washington

Small business resources to navigate the pandemic and recovery.

City of Bellevue

Business/Nonprofit Resources

Resources and info for artists and nonprofits, etc. Sign up for a weekly resources newsletter. Resources available in multiple languages.

Seattle Public Library

Library to Business Program

Access free classes and workshops, research tools, and business librarians trained to help with all aspects of business research.

MRSC: Local Government Success

Small Business and Tenant Assistance Programs

Small business and tenant relief programs adopted by local governments in WA as a result of the pandemic.

OneEastside

OneEastside SPARK

Responsive programing and tools to address key areas of need amongst small businesses and non-profits in East King County.

Seattle Good Business Network

Support Hub

Resources and information to support small businesses and our community; relief, promotion, and tools for local businesses to stay afloat.

City of Renton, WA Economic Development Division

Renton Resource Guide

Existing resources and opportunities to help the community and small business; includes resources in multiple languages.

WA State Dept of Children, Youth, and Families

Working Connections Child Care

• Eligibility: Info via link below.

The state pays a portion of child care costs for qualifying families with an eligible provider.

King County

Property tax exemptions

• Eligibility: Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, and Disabled Veterans

If you didn't qualify in the past, consider applying for 2020-2022 exemptions as allowable income levels have increased substantially.

Economic Relief for Homeless Service Workers

• Amount: up to $4,000 stipend
• Eligibility: Residents of WA State

For employees of orgs that get state or local grants or contracts to provide homeless services under homeless housing programs.

King County Best Starts for Kids

Child Care Subsidy

• Eligibility: residents of King County who meet income criteria

Available to families with income less than 85% of the state median, who are ineligible for the WCCC subsidy program.

King County and Child Care Resources

Child Care Financial Assistance Program

• Eligibility: Live or work in King County; income requirements.

For people whose income, work schedule, or access to child care has been impacted. En Español también.

The Actors Fund

Emergency Financial Assisstance

• Eligibility: Info via the link below.

For union and non-union workers in entertainment and the performing arts; you may be eligible for more than one fund.

Behind the Scenes

Basic Needs Grant

• Eligibility: Info via the link below.

We will accept applications from anyone who meets our criteria and has been hospitalized with Covid-19.

Jazz Foundation of America

Musicians’ Emergency Fund

To help musicians and their families with basic living expenses.

FEMA

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020

King County Metro

Subsidized annual transit pass

A new program allowing qualified riders to travel on select transit. Valid for up to 12 calendar months, renewable annually.

Seattle City Light

Bill Assistance Program

To help income-eligible customers lower their bills and reduce their past due balances.

Public Health - Seattle and King County

Food Resource Guide

A list of food access resources.

United Way of King County

Basic Food (aka SNAP)

Extra money for groceries to help put healthy food on the table. Info available in multiple languages.

Artist Trust

Washington State Food Bank Map

Created by Artist Trust as a resource for finding alternative food sources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Farm King County

Local Food Finder

Map of King County area food resources, searchable by categories and types of food as well as location.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

State Food Assistance Program

FAP is the state food assistance program that provides benefits to legal immigrants who are not eligible for the SNAP.

Seattle Humane

Pet Food Bank Map

Donated pet food delivered by volunteers to low-income senior housing complexes and food banks throughout the region.

Prison Scholar Fund

Food Boxes For Our Formerly Incarcerated Neighbors

• Eligibility: Available to residents of WA State.

Food boxes available to formerly incarcerated folks. Preset 24-pound variety boxes, apples (30-35 per person), and preset box lunches.

Food Lifeline

Map of Food Resources in WA

Free food banks/pantries and hot meal programs available to all. Info available in multiple languages.

King County Substance Use Disorder Education

Don’t Count Us Out

Information and resources for those wanting to change their relationships with substances, and people who help support those making changes.

C89.5 and Coping 101

Artist Mental Health Stories

Local stories to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community, and destigmatize mental health from a teen’s perspective.

Say Yes Covid Tests

Free at-home test kits

• Eligibility: Eligibility to receive tests based on zip code.

Cooperative project by state and local health departments, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control/Prevention, and community partners.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

9-8-8 Mental Health Hotline

Available via call, text, or chat. Opens July 16. The current number (800-273-8255) will always be active as well.

Seattle City Light

Life Support Equipment Assistance

Assistance to help maintain access to life support equipment during planned and unplanned outages. Info available in multiple languages.

WA State Healthcare Authority

Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage

Medical and dental services available to income-qualified individuals age 19-64. Visit the link below for more eligibility information.

SMASH

Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare

• Eligibility: Musicians and music teachers living in King County and beyond.

SMASH works to provide musicians with free and low-cost mental health and substance use disorder therapy sessions and telehealth appointments.

King County Public Health

Free COVID-19 testing locations in King County

Free testing for everyone regardless of immigration or insurance status. Info available in multiple languages.  

WA State Dept of Commerce: Office of Crime Victims Advocacy

Rental assistance for victims of labor and sex trafficking

• Eligibility: Caregivers and parents of victims may also receive funding.

Available regardless of when trafficking occurred or if a police report was filed. Contact Stephanie Pratt at (360) 764-0748.

YMCA of Greater Seattle

Rent Help Available

• Eligibility: Residents of Auburn, Bellevue, and Seattle

Apply to have a Y Social Impact Center staff person contact you. Undocumented tenants are eligible. Interpretation services available.

Sammamish Plateau Water

Utility Bill Assistance Program

Short- and long-term assistance options available to all qualified single- and multi-family residential households.

City of Renton

Reduced Rates and Tax Rebate

Reduced rates for water, wastewater, surface water, and garbage for low-income senior citizens (61 and over), and low-income disabled citizens.

City of North Bend

Utility Bill Assistance

Long-term payment arrangements or bill assistance available. The City also offers a Senior and Disabled Low-Income Utility Discount program.

City of Mercer Island

Utilities Service Discounts

• Eligibility: Income criteria apply.

For water, sewer line maintenance, and storm water charges. Assistance with EMS charges available for Medicaid-eligible people receiving in-home care.

Puget Sound Energy

Home Energy Lifeline Program

Assistance for residential customers to pay electric or natural gas bills. If you qualify, we’ll credit your account up to…

City of Des Moines

Utility Assistance Program

• Eligibility: Income criteria apply.

For residents experiencing negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency.

City of Bothell

Utility Payment Support

• Eligibility: Income criteria apply.

City of Bothell utility customers who are behind on water/sewer payments may be eligible for assistance.

City of Redmond

Low-Income Utility Discounts

Citizens who are low-income seniors and/or totally and permanently disabled may qualify for a 50% discount on their utility bill.

City of Bellevue

Utility Rate and Tax Relief

Several programs are available to help low-income persons living in Bellevue Utilities' service area. Info available in multiple languages.

City of Seattle

Economic Displacement Relocation Assistance

• Eligibility: Income criteria, info via link below.

Households with a housing cost increase of at least 10% within one year may receive 3x their current monthly costs.

City of Kirkland

Relief Resource Center

Financial assistance available to tenants, landlords, and businesses behind on rent, mortgage, or utilities payments.

City of Issaquah

COVID-19 Recovery Rental Assistance Program

• Eligibility: Available to residents of Issaquah.

Up to 3 months of overdue rent per low-income household. Mortgage assistance and utility relief info also available.

City of Burien

Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance

• Eligibility: Available to residents of Burien.

Applications generally open on the first day of the month.

City of Bellevue

Rental and Mortgage Assistance

List of orgs that provide assistance to low- and moderate-income residents during the pandemic. Info provided in multiple languages.

City of Seattle

Eviction Assistance

Seattle's eviction moratorium expired on 02/28/22. Renters continue to have a number of eviction protections. Info provided in multiple languages.

Public Health - Seattle & King County

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

A federally funded program administered by Byrd Barr Place that helps low income households meet their immediate home energy needs.

City of Seattle

Renting in Seattle

Common problems and where to find help. Includes info for the Renting in Seattle Help Line (206) 684-5700

WA State Dept of Commerce

Rent Assistance and Homelessness Prevention Programs

Information on Eviction Rent Assistance, Limited Landlord Relief Program, Homeless Service Programs, and more.

Seattle City Light

Bill Assistance Program

To help income-eligible customers lower their bills and reduce their past due balances.

WA Multi Family Housing Association

Rental Assistance for Tenants in Washington State

List of state and county resources for rental assistance during COVID-19.

MRSC: Local Government Success

Small Business and Tenant Assistance Programs

Small business and tenant relief programs adopted by local governments in WA as a result of the pandemic.

City of Tukwila

Community Resources

Partner organizations provide support for safety net services, positive and healthy relationships,  self-sufficiency, and information and referral.

Vashon Care Network

Community Resources Directory

Listings for a wide range of resources available, from caregiving to emergency cash, housing and utility assistance, etc.

A Supportive Community for All

Resources in the Sno-Valley

• Eligibility: Residents of the Snoqualmie Valley.

We support our community through a resource page, as well as our referral/navigation program for human services. En Español tambien.

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center

A community-based nonprofit that empowers survivors and their families to overcome trauma; they also work to stop assault from happening.

Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence

Compiled by King County staff. Info about warning signs in relationships and online safety also provided.

City of Kenmore

Community Resources

Links to community resources and human services for: counseling, medical and dental care, food, shelter, transportation, etc.

City of Covington

Human Services

List of orgs that provide many kinds of assistance, contract or partner with, or are sponsored by the City.

WA State Department of Health

COVID Hotline

Help with food etc while you isolate or quarantine due to COVID. Dial 1-800-525-0127, then #. Tu-Su 6am-6pm; Mon 6am-10pm.

WA State Department of Commerce

Make a plan, keep your utility service.

Tips on what to do if you're behind with your utility payments. Info available in multiple languages.

Public Health - Seattle & King County

Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence During COVID-19

Info on how to help disrupt cycles of domestic violence in our communities, and resources to contact via phone.

Freedom Project

Community Resource List

An ongoing crowd-sourced list with navigation tabs. We work to dismantle and heal from the mass incarceration institution.

Ingersoll Gender Center

Resource and Referral Database

A collection of organizations, support groups, etc across WA that provide resources and services to transgender and gender diverse people.

Washington Connection

Your link to services

Apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs.

United Way of King County

COVID-19 Resources

Comprehensive list of resources, from child care to translation, rental and utilities assistance, unemployment/job information, financial services, etc.

Crisis Connections

Emergency Services Brochures

Downloadable brochures from King County 2-1-1. Info on critical services, updated monthly quarterly.

WA State Department of Financial Institutions

Financial Resources for Pandemic Relief

• Eligibility: Available to residents of WA State.

Includes info on assistance for unemployment, cash/food/medical, utilities, and mortgages; emergency loans, etc. En Español tambien.

Employment Security Department

Unemployment-Insurance Benefits FAQ

Find the answers to all of your unemployment questions with the Washington Employment Security FAQ page.

Seattle Public Library

Your Next Job

Free one-on-one help with your job and unemployment questions by phone, online or text messaging. Available in multiple languages.

Africatown Community Land Trust

Community Resources

We continue our commitment to assisting those most in need in our community with resources and technical expertise.

Food Print

How to Support Sustainable Food Systems

Our food system has been radically disrupted. Here are some things you can do to champion a better food system.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Help for homeowners and renters

Information on what to do now, and what your options are for mortgage and rental relief. Info in multiple languages.

OneAmerica

Resources for Immigrants / Recursos para Inmigrantes

Resources in WA State (some in multiple languages), so everyone in our communities has access to care and necessities.

Recursos para Comunidades Indocumentadas

National crowd-sourced list of resources, from financial to legal aid, mutual aid, medical and food access. En Español tambien.

City of Seattle

Assistance and Economic Relief

Comprehensive list of resources, programs, and services that help residents significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Available in multiple languages.

The American Psychiatric Association

Working Remotely

This resource provides practical tips on taking care of our mental health and well-being while working remotely.

South Seattle Emerald

Mutual Aid Groups in South Seattle

• Deadline: Ongoing

Need help with food, clothing, or other essentials; or want to give directly to South End neighbors? South Seattle has…

King County

Trusted Partner Network

• Eligibility: Bi- or multi- lingual, ability to use a smart phone,…

Join the effort to ensure every resident of King County receives critical lifesaving emergency alerts and emergency preparedness information.

Mutual Aid Disaster Relief

Mutual Aid Pandemic Disaster Relief Resources

Do-It-Ourselves Resources (General, Health and Wellness, Rent and Other Strikes, and “Solidarity/Cooperative Economy" and Mutual Aid lists, by location.

American Friends Service Committee

How to create a mutual aid network

Steps to take to create a network for mutual aid to help keep everyone in your community safe and healthy.

Indigenous Mutual Aid

Solidarity and Ceremony Not Charity

• Eligibility: Indigenous organizers from throughout what we recognize as Turtle Island

An information/support network with an anti-colonial and anti-capitalist framework. We exist to inspire and empower autonomous Indigenous relief organizing.

Mutual Aid Solidarity Network

Seattle area “Offer Support” Volunteer Form

Please use this form if you would like to help make deliveries. Offered in multiple languages.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program

• Eligibility: Info available via link below.

Support for low-income households to pay for internet service and internet connected devices. Info available in multiple languages.

FCC + USAC

Affordable Connectivity Program

• Eligibility: Info available via the link below.

Funding for internet service and devices. Additional free internet may be available to Affordable Connectivity Program enrollees. En Español tambien.

FCC + Universal Service Administrative Co.

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

A temporary discount on monthly broadband bills and a one-time device discount for qualifying low-income households. Enhanced Tribal benefits available.

Seattle Public Library

Free Printing

You can print from your own device—even if you are not in the Library! Info provided in multiple languages.

King County Library System

Technology and Job Skill Courses

Video courses teach skills and software knowledge for IT, business, web design and development, education, and more.

Bellevue School District

Technology Support for Students and Families

Base stations for wireless internet access (hotspots) and laptops are available for student use.

WAVE

Internet First Program

The Internet First program is affordable Internet designed to help people in low-income households have reliable access to the internet.

City of Seattle

Seattle Information Technology

Low-cost internet access for residents. Info available in multiple languages.

PCs for People

Refurbished Desktops, Laptops, Internet and Accessories

PCs for People offers its refurbished computers and low-cost internet in-stores and online for non-profits and individuals.

3R Technology

Recycle or Refurbish Retired Technology

White-glove service for recycling electronics and assistance with e-waste recycling.

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance

Free and Low-Cost Internet Programs

The NDIA is a voice for home broadband access, public broadband access, personal devices, local technology training and support programs.

EveryoneOn

Low-Cost Internet Service and Computers

We help bring low cost internet and computer offers to those who need them.