COVID-19 Disaster Relief Business Loan Programs & Resources
In response to the economic challenges faced by Erie County businesses due to the COVID-19 health crisis, the Erie County Industrial Development Agency is offering several economic relief programs:
COVID IMPACT LOAN
Through the RDC (the lending arm of the Erie County Industrial Agency), Erie County businesses may apply for a 1% interest COVID Impact Loan from $25,000 to $250,000. No payments are due for the first year, with interest-only payments the second year.
For help with our ECIDA/RDC loan programs, please call 716-856-6525, ext. 219
PPE REIMBURSEMENT DISASTER RELIEF GRANT
A PPE Expense reimbursement grant program for Erie County businesses with 50 or fewer employees.
For help with our ECIDA PPE Reimbursement Grant program, please call 716-856-6525, ext. 126
BUSINESS LOAN & TAX ABATEMENT
A reduced fee sales tax abatement to qualified Erie County businesses who have been affected by the COVID-19 shutdown.
For more information, please call 716-856-6525 ext 158 to speak with a Business Development Team member.
COVID-19 Sales Tax Abatement & RDC Loan General Information PDF
COVID-19 Business Aid Resources
This page will be updated as links become available:
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Empire State Development Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund
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Shop716 eGift Card #shoplocal #shop716 program
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Buffalo Niagara Partnership Official COVID-19 Info
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Erie County Business Resource List
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Erie County Official COVID-19 Website
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Job Openings - for Job Seekers
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Job Openings - for Employers
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LISC Western New York COVID-19 Business Help
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National Restaurant Association Employee Relief Fund
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New York State Economic Development Council Resources
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Paycheck Protection Program - US Treasury
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Pursuit Lending
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Small Business Administration COVID-19 Help
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US Chamber of Commerce SBA Loan Info