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Marin County Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Help for paying rent between September and January, 2021.

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Stay Home Order - As of 12/18/20, Marin County is officially under the State's Stay Home Order due to the region's ICU capacity dropping below 15%.

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Free COVID testing in Marin - Five rotating locations for testing by appointment.

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CA Announces New COVID-19 Relief Package of Assistance for Nonprofits and Small Businesses:

$500 million in grants to nonprofits/small businesses: apply here by January 13th.

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Sales Tax Relief

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$12.5M Added to the California Rebuilding Fund for Loans

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Marin County Opens Nonprofit Assistance Application Period

Nonprofit Community Partners Program and Application Process: one-time grants of $10K- $40K

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Marin County COVID-19 Information

Marin County COVID-19 Testing Information
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, immediately contact your medical/healthcare provider, primary physician or local medical clinic for guidance regarding testing.
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Marin Health and Human Services
Up-to-date COVID-19 resources for Marin County
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Point Reyes Disaster Council
Local West Marin safety information and resources.
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Renter and Landlord Resources
A central hub to access information about this legislation and various tools for both renters and landlords.
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Supervisor Dennis Rodoni’s Updates/Newsletter
Use this link to subscribe.
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Marin Recovers
Marin County’s recovery plan re: how to reopen various sectors.
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Employment Resources

For Employers

Marin Small Business Development Center
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CalNonprofits
COVID-19 Resources for California’s Nonprofits
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CA Sales Tax Forgiveness
CA businesses can keep sales tax for 1-year.
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Deferral of Employment Tax Deposits
Employers can defer Employment Tax deposits through December 31, 2020.
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Work Sharing
Employers may be able to avoid potential layoffs by participating in the Unemployment Insurance Work Sharing Program, which allows you to retain your workers by reducing their hours and wages no more than 60 percent and partially offsetting the wage loss with UI benefits.
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Facebook Small Business Grants Program
Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses.
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Federal Tax Credits
For Required Paid Leave
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For Employee Retention
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Form for Advanced Payment of Employer Credits
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For Both Employees (including Independent Contractors) and Employers

Pandemic Unemployment Insurance
Opens April 28th: Unemployment Insurance for business owners, independent contractors, self-employed persons.
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Workforce Alliance of the North Bay
Regularly updated info with COVID-19 resources for businesses and impacted workers.
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US Dept. of Labor / Wage and Hour Division
Resources for both workers and employers.
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Employment Development Department (EDD)
Resources for both workers and employers.
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Unemployment Insurance
Employees who have reduced hours or lose their jobs (either permanently or in a temporary layoff) can apply for unemployment insurance as well. The Governor’s order waived the one-week waiting time period for unemployment insurance so employees can collect unemployment in their first week out of work.
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Disability Insurance
Employees who are unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 can apply for disability insurance through the state. The Governor’s order waived the one-week waiting time period so employees can collect disability insurance during their first week off of work.
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
Employees who are unable to work because they are sick with COVID-19, are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 or because of school closures due to COVID-19 are entitled to benefits under the FFCRA.
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Household Finances

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Summary
COVID-19 and the American Workplace
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PGE Discounts
Apply for a monthly discount on your bill through CARE or FERA.
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Public Safety Power Shutoffs: Help is Available! (including free YETI backup batteries)

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Grant Opportunities

West Marin Fund COVID-19 Community Response Fund
Emergency grants for West Marin’s safety net organizations.
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Artists Relief Fund
$5000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19.
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"16 Resources for Artists Struggling Because of COVID-19” Article
Grant Opportunities for Artists.
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Emergency Funds for Freelancers and Creatives
Relief funding for Creatives of all disciplines.
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Marin Community Foundation
Providing immediate support to local safety net and health organizations.
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San Francisco Foundation
Their Rapid Response Fund for movement building offers grassroots organizations small, one-time grants within 30 days of receiving a funding request.
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