As part of our commitment to the Flint community, University of Michigan- Flint Office of Economic Development’s Innovation Incubator has put together a list of resources from our governmental and entrepreneurial service partners throughout the region. Below you will find resources available to entrepreneurs during this uncertain time.
Application for loans up to $10,000 for Coronavirus-related losses
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
Business loans (up to $250,000) and credit counseling
https://www.metrocommunitydevelopment.com/business-lending
Crowdfunding platform for small businesses and non-profits
https://www.patronicity.com/small-biz
James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund
Funding for small, independent restaurants to pay operating expenses
https://www.jamesbeard.org/relief
Facebook Small Business Grants Program
Funding for small business owners’ rent, labor, and operational expenses
https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grant
COVID-19 Michigan Women Forward Resilience Fund
Microloans for women-owned businesses and special projects
https://mailchi.mp/5819d8715c13/michigan-women-were-here-to-help-489998?e=a3dee233e6
Michigan Unemployment Benefits
Application for unemployment insurance benefits in Michigan
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241---,00.html
Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce
Coronavirus Toolkit- Resources for employers and business owners
https://www.flintandgenesee.org/coronavirus-resources-for-employers-and-businesses/
Live and pre-recorded webinars for employers and business owners
https://www.flintandgenesee.org/coronavirus-resources-for-employers-and-businesses/webinars-trainings/
MI-Small Business Development Center
Updated funding opportunities, webinars and FAQ
https://sbdcmichigan.org/small-business-covid19/
Business counseling services for small business owners
https://sbdcmichigan.org/start-grow-flint/
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Statewide resources and information for Michigan business owners
https://www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/
Small Business Administration learning modules
Self-paced online learning modules for small business owners
https://www.sba.gov/learning-center
MI Start Smart Resource Portal
Listing of entrepreneurial service providers in I-69 Thumb region
http://mistartsmart.com
Genesee County Health Department
Food and community health resources in Genesee County
https://gchd.us/food-community-resources/
Information, education, health, and technology resources available statewide
http://communitiesfirstinc.org/updates/coronavirus-resources
Grants and financial assistance for writers and other artists
https://www.pw.org/content/resources_for_writers_in_the_time_of_coronavirus
Small business grants up to $10,000
https://www.lisc.org/covid-19/small-business-assistance/small-business-relief-grants/