We’re here to fuel your business through the COVID-19 outbreak.
We know our small business customers are facing unprecedented economic disruption during this time. That’s why we’ve created a COVID-19 Business Resource Page to help you navigate the resources available in one centralized place.
State and local chambers also have information, resources and updates to help small businesses during the Coronavirus crisis.
All projects will be required to demonstrate that they are ready to start. This includes, if applicable:
We will repeat the above process to ensure all $25 million in grant funds are awarded following review of applications submitted by the June 15 deadline.
The CARES Act established several new temporary programs administered by the Small Business Administration to provide small businesses relief during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Source: Small Business Administration
The Small Business Administration is offering loans to businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program beginning April 3 through local lenders and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans at any time on the SBA website.
The Paycheck Protection Program is designed to keep employees paid and businesses operating. The loans will cover 8 weeks of payroll, mortgage/rent, and utility costs between February 15, 2020 and June 30, 2020.
This is a basic overview about the Paycheck Protection Program and how to apply.
Source: U.S. Department of Treasury
This fact sheet provides more detailed information about the Paycheck protection program, who can apply and how it works.
Source: U.S. Department of Treasury
Use the Small Business Association’s Lender Lookup Tool to find a participating lender who can help you with your Paycheck Protection Program loan application.
Source: Small Business Association
ASHRAE has developed guidance to help address COVID-19 concerns with respect to the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems.
Source: ASHRAE
HARDI has developed helpful tools to help contractors navigate the temporary relief programs for small businesses, including a tool to help businesses determine which loan option is right for them.
As a part of our commitment to supplier diversity, Southern Company Gas offers exclusive resources to help our diverse business partners navigate during the COVID-19 outbreak, both internally through our own training webinars and in partnership with our business diversity advocacy organizations in each state we operate in. Check back as we add additional links and resources here for diverse suppliers, visit our supplier diversity pages (below), or contact us at G2supplierdiversity@southernco.com.
This document outlines the key takeaways from our recent webinar, Navigating the Paycheck Protection Program. Included are: