Federal & State Relief Resources
Key Relief Resources to Know About
With the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) $1.9 trillion in additional resources will become be available to states to help meet community recovery needs. See this summary of key provisions in the ARPA from Jim White, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Association of Oregon.
Also, check out this interactive tool from the National Conference of State Legislatures that shows how state legislatures have been and are using federal COVID-relief resources.
Worker, Small Business, & Nonprofit Resources:
Temporary $300/week supplemental jobless benefits: now extended through Sept 6.
Additional unemployment benefits have been extended including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (for self-employed workers) and the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (for long-term unemployed).
COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave (see flyer here): For Oregonians who need to quarantine and don't have paid time off. Questions or to apply: 833-685-0850 toll-free.
Oregon Worker Relief Fund & Quarantined Worker Fund: Stimulus resources for workers who have been excluded due to immigration status.
Small Enterprise Fund: New, stimulus resources for businesses who have been excluded due to immigration status.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): Forgivable loans for small businesses and nonprofits. Extended to May 31.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Additional funding has been allocated for targeted EIDL grants for hard-hit, underserved small businesses with increased flexible grant relief.
Commercial Rent Relief Program: Round two of the program is open until May 6. Other resources available through Business Oregon as well.
Shuttered Venue Operators Grants: Relief funding for cultural institutions, live venues, movie theaters, and others. Has re-opened (after technical issues).
Restaurant Revitalization Fund: Emergency relief funding for eligible restaurants, bars, food carts, caterers, and more. Registration opens April 30. Applications open May 3.
Housing Resources:
Statewide Eviction Moratorium: Extended to June 30, 2021. Learn more from the Oregon Law Center in English & español. Additional housing resources are here. Tenant declaration form is here. Tenants can also call or text 211 or contact local community action agencies.
Landlord Compensation & Renter Assistance: The Landlord Compensation Fund (LCF) provides relief to residential landlords who have been unable to collect rent due to tenant hardships during the pandemic.Open in monthly rounds until funds are expended. Apply Here. View webinar here. More resources at Oregon Housing & Community Services.
Utilities Disconnect Moratorium: The Public Utility Commission has extended the moratorium on service disconnections until at least June 30.
*In Progress* Rent Repayment Extension: The Oregon Senate has passed a bill, SB282, to give renters until the end of Feb 2022 to repay missed rent accrued between April 2020 and June 2021. Now moving through House.
Nutrition Resources:
Oregon SNAP: maximum allotments have been extended through September.
COVID-19-Related Funeral Assistance: FEMA financial assistance for funeral related expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. See link for expenses that qualify. While the applicant must be a "citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien," that requirement does not apply to the person who is deceased. Video with more info here.