COVID-19 Federal Resources

Federal Resources

Information & Resources

The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America

Federal Legislation

• CARES Act
  • The CARES Act Assistance for State, Local, and Tribal Governments
  • CARES Act – Eligible Units of Local Government
  • Census Data and Methodology – Eligibility of Local Governments
  • Frequently Asked Questions (May 28th)
  • Frequently Asked Questions (May 4th)
  • Guidance for State Territorial Local and Tribal Governments (April 22nd)
  • Payments to States and Units of Local Government
  • House Committee on Appropriations on Local Formula (May 4th)
  • How Will States and Localities Divide the Fiscal Relief in the Coronavirus Relief Fund? (Center on Budget and Policy Priorities)
  • Information for Local Governments (Colorado Office of State Planning and Budgeting)
  • How Much Each State Will Receive From Coronavirus Relief Fund
  • March 29th – Senator Bennet’s Office Provides CARES Act Summary on Selected Funding Priorities for Colorado Communities in the 3rd COVID Package
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce – What Small Businesses Need to Know 
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Coronavirus Emergency Loans – Small Business Guide and Checklist
  • U.S. Senate – The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
• Details on Passed & Pending Federal COVID-19 Legislation: Updates, Summaries and Relevant Bill Text
  • HR 6074 Coronavirus Prep and Response Bill Summary
  • HR 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act 2020 – Full Bill Text
  • HR 6201 – Full Bill Text – Passed by US House
  • HR 6201 Families First Coronovirius Response Act Summary – Passed by US House

Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

• Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
  • How to Protect Yourself, If You Think You Are Sick, Information on Mass Gatherings, Cases in the U.S., Latest Updates, Resources for Communities, What You Need to Know
  • Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission
    • Recommendations for community and faith-based organizations, healthcare settings, workplaces, assisted living facilities, schools/childcare, individuals at home
  • Guidance for Schools & Childcare Programs
  • Guidance for Travel
  • Guidance for Individuals with Higher Risk
  • HIPAA Privacy Rule and Public Health: Guidance from CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • Legal Authorities for Isolation and Quarantine

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • FEMA Fact Sheet – Stafford Act Declaration Process FY2020
  • March 18th Memo for Regional Administrators: Non-Congregate Sheltering Delegation of Authority Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Waiver
  • March 17th Memo to Local Govs on Grants Conducted Under Emergency Circumstances for COVID-19
  • Fact Sheet – Public Assistance: – Non-Congregate Sheltering Delegation of Authority
  • Procurement During Grants Conducted Under Emergency Circumstances Fact Sheet
  • Training Opportunity – Guidance on Purchasing under Exigent and Emergency Circumstances

  • Public Assistance: Reasonable Cost Evaluation

Small Business Administration (SBA)

• Small Business Administration
  • SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to Coronavirus: Resources for Businesses Statewide
  • Payment Protection Program (Loan Information, Who Can Apply, Loan Details and Forgiveness, Other Assistance, Lender Forms and Guidance)
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (Overview and Eligibility)
  • Express Bridge Loans
  • Debt Relief (Overview)

U.S. Treasury

U.S. Treasury Office of Inspector General – CVRF FAQs – Reporting and Recordkeeping (August 28th)

U.S. Treasury OIG – Coronavirus Relief Fund Reporting Requirements Update (July 31st)

The CARES Act Assistance for State, Local, and Tribal Governments

U.S. Treasury Frequently Asked Questions (September 2nd)

U.S. Treasury Frequently Asked Questions (August 10th)

U.S. Treasury Frequently Asked Questions (July 8th)

U.S. Treasury Frequently Asked Questions (June 24th)

U.S. Treasury Frequently Asked Questions (May 28th)

U.S. Treasury Frequently Asked Questions (May 4th)

Eligible Units of Local Government

Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for State Territorial Local and Tribal Governments (April 22nd)

Payments to States and Units of Local Government

How Will States and Localities Divide the Fiscal Relief in the Coronavirus Relief Fund? (Center on Budget and Policy Priorities)

How Much Each State Will Receive From Coronavirus Relief Fund

April 13th: Submission Required for Receipt of Coronavirus Relief Fund Payments

The CARES Act Provides Assistance for State and Local Governments