USDA is implementing updates to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for producers of agricultural commodities marketed in 2020 who faced market disruptions due to COVID-19. This is part of a larger initiative to improve USDA pandemic assistance to producers.
Resources:

• CFAP 2 offered by USDA's FSA, deadline is Oct. 12th to Apply​

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State, Local and City Disaster Declaration Ordinances continue to be amended regarding safety and health. 
Resources:

• See if you Qualify for a PPP loan with TransPecos Banks
• IRS Employer Tax Credit for Employees
• ​Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations (CDC)
• Guidance for Businesses and Employers (CDC)
• Tips to Prepare your Small Business and Employees (CDC)
• Guidance for Retail Workers (OSHA)
• Tips to Prevent Worker Exposure (OSHA)
• ​Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (OSHA)
• ​​Guidance Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
• NLAE Covid-19 Resources By State/Province​

To alleviate the economic impact of the coronavirus on both individuals and businesses, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act providing economic assistance to small businesses, including: The Paycheck Protection Program, The expanded U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, Updated business tax provisions
Resources:

• SBA Disaster Loan Application
• SBA Tax Relief For Small Businesses
• SBA COVID-19: Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
• US Chamber of Commerce COVID Small Business Guide ​

The Paycheck Protection Program allows Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, to be eligible if they also meet program size standards. The second round expired May 31, 2021.
Resources:​

• SBA Disaster Assistance Funding Programs
• Employee Based SBA Sized Standard 
• SBA: Lender Match
• ​SBA: Find Eligible PPP Lenders
• ​SBA: Loan Forgiveness

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. FFCRA Leave Requirements Expired Dec. 31, 2020
Resources:

• Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) ​