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ACCD: Childcare providers given green light to prepare for reopening

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Agency of Commerce & Community Development Governor Scott announced Friday that childcare providers may reopen on June 1. Providers can begin bringing back staff and preparing sites on May 18 according to CDC and Department of Health guidelines. Childcare provider supplemental funding will cease but will be replaced by restart grants to assist centers in the costs of preparing to reopen, with details still to come.

Summer day camps that can meet CDC and Department of Health guidelines may open this summer at their discretion as will overnight summer camps. Further guidance will be forthcoming.

The Agency of Education released new guidance today regarding in-person instruction for the remainder of the school year, as well as end of school year gatherings and graduations.

US EDA Makes $1.5B Available to Communities

The US Economic Development Administration has made $1.5 billion from CARES Act funds available to communities for economic development assistance programs to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

REDC Offers Emergency Loans

The Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) has a new Emergency Loan Program. The program runs through its Revolving Loan Fund to assist businesses that are impacted by COVID-19. Businesses and organizations can apply for these loans to cover expenses and operating costs during this time. Applications can be found online at rutlandeconomy.com/COVID19.

Calls to Action: Share Your Ideas

  • Priorities for Recovery Survey: Vermont's Local Support and Community Action Team of the Economic Mitigation and Recovery Task Force is asking for community input to help prioritize high-impact actions for local, regional, and statewide recovery. Share your priorities in this quick survey on or before Tuesday, May 12th.
  • Outdoor Events and Gatherings Survey: A consortium of Vermont arts and entertainment event organizers are circulating a survey to inform best practices for events and gatherings in the future. Share your ideas by Sunday, May 10th.
  • Draft Consolidated FY19 Action Plan for CARES Act Funding: The Department of Housing and Community Development and the Agency of Human Services have issued a draft plan to use supplemental COVID-19 "CV" funding for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG-CV) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG-CV). Interested parties can learn more and submit written comments on the draft amendment by May 13th.

SBA Webinar for Small Hospitals on PPP

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a webinar on May 11th at 9:00am for small rural hospitals to highlight the Paycheck Protection Program funding available to support America’s rural healthcare providers. The webinar will include presentations by the National Rural Health Association and the U.S. SBA, with an opportunity for question and answers. Registration is required.

Business Impact

ACCD wants to hear from all Vermont businesses impacted by the response to the COVID-19 virus. Please share these impacts via the ACCD Business Impact Form, which will help us assess the full impact as we work toward solutions.