Local Government Resources
Planning and budgeting
Rural Development COVID-19 response from USDA Rural Development.
Scams and fraud
The Federal Trade Commission warns about COVID-19 scams - Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus, the FTC offers tips to avoid falling victim to a scammer.
Funding
Grant application portal. – Visit this website to make online requests for federal grants.
USDA measures to help rural residents, businesses, and communities.
USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide - USDA and its federal partners have programs that can be used to provide immediate and long-term assistance to rural communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Additional resources
Guidelines for reopening senior nutrition programs - Developed as a collaborative effort between the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services, National Council on Aging, and ACL, these guidelines offer suggestions for senior nutrition programs to consider as their states move through the phases of reopening.
Schools
Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center’s responding to COVID-19 - Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has deeply impacted Head Start and Early Head Start programs, enrolled children and families, and their communities. This page is regularly updated with guidance and resources from the Office of Head Start (OHS) to help all programs support staff, children, and families during this challenging time
Judicial and court resources