Township of Aberdeen: Federal Grants Information For Restaurants Negatively Impacted By COVID-19

Press release from Township of Aberdeen:

3/22/2021 - Federal Grants Information for Restaurants Negatively Impacted by COVID-19

An Update on Federal Grants available for our Local Aberdeen Businesses

Dear Business Owner,

Please read these links (and view the video) below to learn what money may be available to you from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund

This PDF (click above) describing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund includes information about a nearly 24 billion dollar program designed to help various restaurants that were impacted by COVID-19.

Small Business Update:
American Rescue Plan Act

Everything you need to know about the American Rescue Plan Act and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

https://www.uschamber.com/co/events/small-business-update-town-hall/small-business-update-american-rescue-plan-act?
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Restaurant owners need to prepare right away to apply
Nation Restaurant Association's Sean Kennedy said that all restaurant owners that want to apply for RRF grants should immediately register with the government using the System of Award Management (SAM). To become active on the SAM system, you need to follow these steps:

• First, create a login.gov user account.
• Sign up for a DUNS number (this typically takes 1-2 days to process).
• Using your login.gov, DUNS number, and standard business info such as your Tax ID Number, register with SAM (it can take up to 2 weeks to get the SAM number).

Secondly, you should work with an accountant to prepare relevant paperwork that clearly shows your gross revenue loss in 2020 as compared to 2019.

“Unlike the PPP, this money is coming directly from the federal government, so you have to go through a different registration process so the government recognizes you as someone they can send money to,” Kennedy said. “Be sure to start pulling your paperwork and tax documents, so you are ready to go when the application comes online. … $28.6 billion is going to go quickly.”
To read more about the RRF, RestaurantsAct.com offers several in-depth resources.

Important Links To More Resources

Federal Grants for Restaurants and Bars (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Vaccine Guide for Businesses: From Communicating about Vaccines to Developing a Vaccine Strategy.

The U.S. Small Business Administration's website with guidance and details on forgivable business loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

New Jersey small businesses can buy PPE at a 10% discount through this state program.

The state is offering assistance programs for New Jersey businesses.

The N.J. Economic Development Authority is offering assistance programs for New Jersey businesses. Information and applications can be found here.

For the U.S. Chamber's return-to-work playbook for employers, click here.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's report on reopening and preparing workplaces for COVID-19.

The CDC's recommendations for employers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when they reopen their offices.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Survival Guide has a complete listing of coronavirus resources for small businesses.


The New Jersey Business Action Center's guide to opening a business in N.J.

The state's jobs and hiring portal matches employers and candidates.
For employers to participate, click here.

New Jersey's website for information on all of the state's business resources during the pandemic.

New Jersey's website for up-to-date information about COVID-19.

Have Questions about the Status of an Unemployment Claim? - You can send a message to the state Labor Department through its website – www.myunemployment.nj.gov. Then follow these instructions:

· Scroll to the right for “Need Help” and unveil the drop-down
· Choose Send an Email
· Choose Email: Submit a message through the new online form.
· Follow the prompts

To report a scammer or suspected price gouging, alert the N.J. Division of Consumer Affairs at (973) 504-6240 or at http://njconsumeraffairs.gov.

The state set up a 24-hour hotline where health care professionals are answering questions about coronavirus. The toll-free number is 1-800-222-1222. From outside the state, call 1-800-962-1253.

Covid 19 Business Information | Finance opportunities | A live chat feature can assist with any questions a company may have| Starter kits for various types of businesses |
Registration/permit process| Click Here

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John Francis Roman
Aberdeen Township Public Information Officer
www.aberdeennj.org
(732)583-4200 x130

This press release was produced by the Township of Aberdeen. The views expressed here are the author’s own.