Greystone is committed to assisting our customers and stakeholders during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Below please find a list of resources which may be of assistance.
Please note that Greystone has not independently verified the claims or services of any of the below linked resources and cannot assist with inquiries about or in preparation of any claims or applications for relief or assistance under any programs or offers. Our purpose is simply to provide these links for your information and use, and by doing so, we offer no opinions, representations or warranties on their content, applicability for a particular purpose, timeliness, or legal or tax ramifications. Greystone does not endorse any of the resources provided and holds no interest in and receives no compensation therefrom and further Greystone shall have no liability or responsibility in connection with such resources and any claims or applications for relief or assistance submitted under any programs or offers described in the resources.
Please note this list will be updated regularly as new resources are identified.
Nation-Wide Resources
US Chamber of Commerce Resource Guide
This resource guide provides small businesses with a directory of available resources on both a national and local level.
IRS Tax Relief Updates
This section of the IRS website provides information designed to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus.
SBA: COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Resources
This website provides guidance for businesses and employers on COVID-19 related government assistance programs, including guidance on resources available from the CARES Act.
SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Funds
This website describes loans which may be immediately available to eligible businesses and non-profits with no payments due for the first 6 months.
Directory of Banks Offering Special Assistance
This resource provides a directory of commercial banks that have extended special terms to customers in recognition of hardships presented by COVID-19.
Creative Capital: List of Arts Resources During COVID-19
This website provides a directory of resources that may be helpful to subway performers and other artists who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Center for Disease Control & Prevention: Interim Guidance for Businesses & Employers
This website provides recommended COVID-19 preparation and response strategies for employers.
Federal Reserve Main Street Lending Program
This resource provides 4-year loans to eligible small and mid-sized businesses.
Duke University: Cash Relief for Entrepreneurs, Nationwide Search
This resource provides a searchable database for capital relief including grants, loans, and other cash equivalents for entrepreneurs for COVID-19 impacted businesses.
CDC Guidelines for Reopening Food Retail Establishments
This resource provides guidance from the Centers for Disease Control on best practices to reopen retail food establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
State-Specific Resources
New York Resources
New York State Novel Coronavirus Homepage
This webpage is the State of New York’s main website for all COVID-19 related actions being taken by the State.
New York City COVID-19 Small Business Resources
This webpage includes links to various programs administered by the City of New York to provide relief to small businesses in the City that have been adversely impacted by COVID-19.
New York City Employee Retention Grant Program
This resource provides information on grants available to small businesses with fewer than four employees that have been adversely impacted by COVID-19.
New York State Department of Financial Services: Business Interruption Insurance Resources
This resource provides information on the applicability of Business Interruption Insurance to Novel Coronavirus-related claims.
NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Program
This program provides interest-free loans to NYC-based small businesses that can demonstrate at least a 25% decrease in revenue as a result of COVID-19.
New York City COVID-19 Citywide Portal
This website provides detailed directives applicable to businesses operating in New York City for both businesses and individuals.
New Jersey Resources
COVID-19 Information for New Jersey Businesses
This resource provides a comprehensive directory of Coronavirus-related resources available at the state level for businesses in New Jersey.
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Loan Programs
This website outlines a number of loan programs for small and medium-sized businesses through the NJ Economic Development Authority.
New Jersey Essential Jobs Portal
This website provides a directory of job openings deemed “essential” by the State of NJ during the Coronavirus pandemic.
New Jersey Department of Labor Benefits
This webpage provides an overview of the resources available to employees in NJ who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19.
New Jersey Information for Schools & Businesses
This webpage provides an overview of resources available to businesses adversely impacted by COVID-19.
Massachusetts Resources
Massachusetts COVID-19 Homepage
This webpage serves as the Commonwealth’s homepage for all COVID-19 related information.
Massachusetts Business COVID-19 Resources
This webpage provides an overview of resources available to businesses within the Commonwealth that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Massachusetts Department of Career Services: Rapid Response Team
This website provides information on the Massachusetts Department of Career Service’s Rapid Response Team, a government service that provides layoff aversion and early intervention services for companies and their employees.
City of Boston, Office of Economic Development: Small Business Relief Fund
This program provides grants to cover rent, payroll, and other working expenses for small businesses in the City of Boston impacted by COVID-19.
Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund
This resource has been developed to ensure essential needs are understood in real time and provide resources for interventions that are effective and impactful.
City of Boston: Return to Workplace Framework for Commercial Places
This website contains the City of Boston’s operational recommendations for businesses, employers, and commercial landlords for return-to-work strategies for office workplaces.
IXL Center: Beyond Six-Feet-Apart Accelerator (Online Training for Minority Small Business)
This resource is an online pilot program to help minority-owned small businesses “get-back-to-business safely”. Provides 4-6 week trainings and mentorship.
Mass.gov: Safety Standards & Checklist for Office Spaces
This website provides print versions of mandatory safety standards, best practices and a checklist, translations also available in Spanish. Estándares de seguridad y lista en Español.