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Local West Marin safety information and resources.
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A central hub to access information about this legislation and various tools for both renters and landlords.
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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
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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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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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