Assistance Programs & Information
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Updated PPP information for 2021: 1-11-21
​SBA Coronavirus Relief Options: 8-3-20

• USDA Rural Development Funding
• PPP Updates
• Main Street Lending Program
• State CARES Act Funding

SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Advance Program Reopened

• All eligible small businesses and non-profits impacted by COVID-19 

Economic Development Update - Rep. Roger Marshall: 6.12.20

• PPP Flexibility Act
• Main Street Lending Program
• USDA Rural Business Loan Guarantee

Business & Industry CARES Act Program (BICAP): 5-29-20

• Verify rural eligibility HERE

PPP vs. EIDL vs. BICAP Comparison Tool: 5-29-20
​USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Reserve Resource Guide: 4-15-20
Main Street Lending Program Press Release: 4-9-20
CARES Act Infographic - EIDL & PPP
US Chamber - CARES Act, What Small Businesses Need to Know
​Kansas Department of Labor Shared Work Application (Layoff Alternative)
Economic Development Update - Rep. Roger Marshall: 6-25-20
Economic Development COVID-19 Update - Rep. Roger Marshall: 5-27-20
Economic Development COVID-19 Update - Rep. Roger Marshall: 5-5-20
Economic Development COVID-19 Update - Rep. Roger Marshall: 4-28-20
​Economic Development COVID-19 Update - Rep. Roger Marshall: 4-23-20
​Economic Development COVID-19 Update - Rep. Roger Marshall: 4-20-20
Economic Development COVID-19 Update - Rep. Roger Marshall: 4-13-20
​Economic Development COVID-19 Update - Rep. Roger Marshall: 4-3-20
​Economic Development COVID-19 Update - Rep. Roger Marshall: 3-31-20
Economic Development COVID-19 Update - Rep. Roger Marshall: 3-24-20​
Business/Employee Provisions for COVID-19 - Rep. Roger Marshall's Office: 3-19-20​​

Local Business Announcements

• Geary County Health Department Mitigation Plan Template (editable): 8-25-2020
• Geary County Food & Nutrition Resources: Updated 9-25-2020
• Armed Forces Bank is participating in the Paycheck Protection Program. Call them at 816-412-3507 or 816-412-1814 or visit their  website at www.afbank.com.
• ​​Evergy​ offers customers support during this difficult time​​
• The JC Union has removed the pay wall temporarily to allow free access to critical information online.

Local & State Information

Geary County Public Health Order 20200902: 9-3-20
Geary County Public Health Order 20200819: 8-19-20
Geary County Public Health Order 20200702: 7-3-20
​Geary County Public Health Order 20200527: 5-27-20
Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas UPDATE: 5-19-20
KRPA Support Guidelines for Organized Sports: 5-20-20
Ad Astra UPDATE - Phase 1.5: 5-14-20
Kansas Pandemic EBT Information: 5-11-20
Geary County Emergency Public Health Order: 5-01-20
Geary County COVID-19 Resources & Information
State of Kansas EO No. 20-18 (Rescinds 20-14): 4-7-20
COVID-19 Guidance for Stores with Self-Service: 4-3-20
State of Kansas EO No. 20-17 (Unemployment): 3-31-20​
Geary County Offices Closed through April 30th: 3-30-20
​Discontinuation of Mass Gatherings Order: UPDATED 3-30-20
​State of Kansas EO No. 20-16 (Stay Home): 3-28-20
Geary County Stay at Home Order: 3-27-20
Geary County Sheriff's Office Helping Hands Program: 3-24-20
City of Junction City Operational Updates for the COVID-19 Pandemic​
​Kansas Courts Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

​SBA / SBDC / FEDERAL
Kansas SBDC
US SBA
SBA EIDL/PPP Webinar Update 7-28-20
SBA Debt Relief - 7(a), 504, and Microloans: 4-20-20
Update on EIDL Advance: 4-14-20
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Application: 4-3-20
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information: 4-3-20
SBA Disaster Loan Training Video: 4-2-20
SBA Loan Comparison Quick Guide: as of 4-1-20
Wichita SBA Office - Contact Information
SBA Disaster Loan UPDATED Information: 4-1-20
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Application slide presentation: 3-26-20
​ ​Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employer Expanded Family and Medical Leave Requirements.
What the Families First coronavirus relief bill means for small-business owners and self-employed people.
America's SBDC COVID-19 Small Business Resources
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration
SBA Disaster Assistance - Economic Injury Fact Sheet
SBA Disaster Assistance - Economic Injury Worksheet for Businesses

UNEMPLOYMENT
​Apply for Unemployment Benefits HERE
Kansas Unemployment Benefits Extended & How to Apply​​

JCACC News & Statements

PowerUpJC Update: 5-6-20
Letter from our President: 4-2-20
Chamber Operations as of Monday, March 30th: 3-27-20
​2nd COVID-19 Statement from the Chamber: 3-19-20
​Statement from the Chamber: 3-16-20
All Events are currently canceled through April 2020

Ft. Riley 

 Army Senior Leaders Virtual Town Hall: 4-7-20
​Army COVID Hot Topics - Face Coverings: 4-6-20
Fort Riley COVID-19 Updates 7.24.20
IACH Pharmacy Services & Hours Updated: 3-27-20
Army Community Service (ACS) Contact Info

USD 475

Masks for Kids: Why and How
USD 475 Operations Safety Plan 2020-2021 7.21.20
USD 475 Safety Precautions 2020-2021 6.30.20
Extended Closure FAQ
Food Service Program Updates
​Public Hearing Notice: 3-24-20

• ​USD 475 will hold a public hearing regarding the costs and additions related to the new JCHS campus.  However, due to current restrictions, the district will only allow comments to be submitted in an electronic format.  USD 475 will issue a plan to receive public comments as soon as more details are available.

​Board of Education Meeting Notes: 3-23-20
USD 475 SPED Services Update: 3-23-20
Continued Learning Information: 3-20-20
A refund process for Prepaid Services has been implemented
Temporary Changes to Board of Education Meetings: 3-18-20
Governor Laura Kelly closes schools for the rest of the school year

Healthcare

Konza Prairie Community Health Center
Geary Community Hospital
Geary Community Hospital COVID-19 Update: 7.16.20
Geary Community Hospital Preparing for Surge in COVID-19 Cases: 3-31-20
Geary Community Hospital Visitor Restrictions: 3-24-20
​GCH & Konza CHC - UPDATE & CALL TO ACTION: 3-18-20
​GCH & Konza Prairie CHC - Joint Statement: 3-13-20​

• Geary Community Hospital and Konza Prairie CHC remain open to provide essential access to healthcare during this time, in addition to COVID-19 screening and testing.
• KPCHC would like the public to know that they can contact them to schedule appointments during this time for their healthcare needs.  In addition, Konza continues to provide behavioral health services and is providing emergency dental care.​
• "Children's Mercy Urgent Care Junction City remains open at our normal operating hours of noon to 6PM Saturdays and Sundays.  We continue to see your children for minor illnesses, cuts and other injuries.  However, we do not perform testing for COVID-19."

Resources - Including Free Services, Apps & Info for Businesses, Individuals and Families

BUSINESS
National Restaurant Association - Coronavirus information and resources
LinkedIn - Free courses on remote working
Support.com offers free tech support to help people working or studying remotely.
Vidyard - free secure video messaging and other tools to all businesses.
Meero provides free large file transfers to make working from home easier.
Krisp - Noise Cancelling App - 120min/week free.
Vectera is offering free use of their online meeting software until June 1st.
Yext Answers - free for 90 days
Moz Academy - All SEO training courses are free until the end of May.
Zoho Remotely a suite of apps designed to help remote workers is FREE until July 1.
Jamm a video call platform, is allowing free access to it's program for four months.
1-800Accountant - Free Tax advice, Tax Preparation and Federal Tax Filing for qualifying small businesses affected by the pandemic.
US Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Response Toolkit - Customizable Flyer for Businesses & Social Media Graphics
US Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Small Business Guide 

MENTAL HEALTH
​Suicide Prevention: Call from landline - 1-800-273-8255, Call from cell - 785-841-2345, Text - HOME to 74174
Pawnee Mental Health Services - 24/7 crisis services line: 1-800-609-2002
Manage Anxiety & Stress

​GENERAL
Traeger Grills has a weekly video series with a professional chef or pitmaster walking viewers through their favorite grilling recipes.
Focus Features is live-streaming a free movie via its Facebook page every Monday. Each movie starts at 7 pm.
The UK's National Theater is streaming a new free play for 1 week starting every Thursday evening.
Youtube channel "The Shows Must Go On!" is streaming a free Andrew Lloyd Webber musical every Friday for 48 hours.
The San Diego Zoo has free Live Cams - Elephant Cam, Ape Cam, Polar Cam and More.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has free Web Cams - Penguin Cam, Coral Reef Cam, Jelly Cam, etc....
The Metropolitan Opera is offering free nightly Met Opera Streams, check the link for the schedule.
The National Museum of Natural History is offering free Virtual Tours of exhibits.
Milk Street Cooking School is offering free online cooking classes.
The Quarantine Collective on Instagram is bringing together Culinary Professionals to unite and inspire others through virtual cooking.
Planet Fitness - Free "Home Work-Ins" Live-Streamed Daily 6pm on Facebook
The YMCA has free Health & Fitness videos  - Bootcamp, Barre, Yoga, Active Older Adults, Tai Chi, Weightlifting Youth Soccer, Y Box and Youth Sports Performance
Updating List of Live Streams & Virtual Concerts
Tips on getting through this - Government Benefits, Free Services and Financial Strategies.

​KIDS​
120 Digital Resources for Home-Schooling: SPED, Social & Emotional Learning, and More
Educational Toolkit for At-Home Learning
60 days of free access to "Virtual Playdates" offered by Caribu. "Best family video-calling app.
Free YouTube Art Classes for Kids
Free YouTube P.E. Classes for Kids
GoNoodle: Good Energy at Home - Free movement, yoga and mindfulness videos, downloadable curricular activities, off-screen home activities.
Help your baby learn and grow through play - Fun activities personalized to your baby's age and needs.
Scholastic Learn at Home - Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking and growing.
Audible offers free "Stories" for children. Titles offered in multiple languages.
Outschool is offering free live, online classes for public school students.
Lunch Doodles with children's book author Mo Willems - Free daily drawing projects.
KC Royals - Kids Activities Page
How to talk to kids about coronavirus
How to home-school during the coronavirus with free resources
Free Resources and Subscriptions for Remote Learning and Home Schooling
List of Education Companies offering FREE subscriptions

Trusted Websites for information regarding COVID-19

Geary County: ​www.gearycounty.org
Kansas Department of Health: govstatus.egov.com/coronavirus
CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center: ​https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/
OSHA - Safety and Health Topics: www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/
OSHA - Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19: www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf
Kansas Together: www.kansastogether.com​