COVID-19 Guidance: Recovery & Resilience

For the duration of the outbreak, you can reference this page for important information and updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak and recovery. We will periodically be adding to and reorganizing these resources; the latest addition took place on September 23, 2021.

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Living Resources

The documents at these links will be continually updated as new resources become available.

Reopening & Virtual Operations

Find links to information for reopening your business operations legally and safely, as well as your ongoing virtual activities, including GCN’s own articles, webinar replays, and tools.

Funding & Aid

Outbreak-related financial relief, grants, loans, in-kind support, and other support opportunities available for nonprofits, plus our monthly Funding & Resource Opportunities roundup.

ARPA Resources

More than $4.8 billion has been allocated to Georgia under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to fund pandemic-related fiscal recovery. See how your nonprofit can benefit.

GCN Guidance

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Important Updates

September 10, 2021

A new order from President Biden requires federal employers with more than 100 employees to have employees vaccinated for COVID-19 or tested at least once a week. The order applies only to nonprofits that are official contractors or subcontractors, not those that simply receive federal grants. See the order.

September 3, 2021

Mauldin & Jenkins explain new SBA guidance intended to streamline forgiveness for smaller PPP loans.

The OSHA updated their workplace guidance in August; The National Law Review provides clarity and UST explains what it means for employees working from home.

Jones and Kolb explain the new IRS guidelines for the Employee Retention Credit.

April 19, 2021

Smith & Howard have a guide to the newly-available Shuttered Venue Operator Grants program, showing you how to get a part of the $16.25 billion apportioned for venues severely impacted by COVID-19.

March 15, 2021

VaccineFinder.org is an easy-to-use resource that shows you which retail pharmacies in your area have the vaccine in stock, then links you to their appointment registration page.

October 4, 2020

The updated Heroes Act was passed by the U.S. House, and is now headed to the Senate. Find out what it would mean for the nonprofit sector in our advocacy alert.

September 2020

Mauldin & Jenkins has a new webinar to walk you through the PPP loan forgiveness process. Access the webinar here (registration required), and find the slides here.

The Georgia Chamber has a helpful summary of the Governor’s executive order from August 31 addressing the ongoing public health emergency.

June 2020

The just-passed PPP Flexibility Act aims to make loan forgiveness easier. Changes outlined in this article from Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta; Mauldin & Jenkins has a more detailed explanation here.

Gov. Kemp signed a new protective measures order permitting gatherings of 25 people (up from 10). Find more details in the reopening resource doc.

May 2020

The CDC’s “live stakeholder calls,” featuring reopening guidance for specific types of businesses, are now available on their YouTube page. Direct links availabe in the reopening resource doc.

The PPP Loan Forgiveness Application is now available. For help, view our webinar on PPP documentation requirements, presented by Mauldin & Jenkins.

Over $6 million in additional CARES fundinghas been allocated to Georgia for FEMA’s Emegency Food and Shelter Funding Program. Application contacts and deadlines vary by county: Find yours here.

Nonprofit University (NU) courses will be offered online until further notice due to COVID-19.

GCN is actively monitoring information from the CDC and health department, and we understand that the situation is fluid. We plan to post updates and be in contact with any changes regarding rescheduling or moving additional classes to remote sessions. 

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