​Idaho is currently at a 62% response rate for the 2020 Census and we could use your help to get everyone counted! Put together a Census Car Caravan to bring more funding to those that need it! 

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and the seven local public health districts have developed guidance to assist with decisions regarding gatherings and public events during the COVID-19 pandemic and stages of the Rebound Idaho plan. They understand that events must be planned well in
advance and some event timelines extend beyond the current Stage 4 of the Rebound Idaho plan. Idaho’s ability to advance from one stage to the next is dependent on gating criteria being met, which requires control of the spread of COVID-19.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. Until such time as a vaccine is available or there is sufficient population immunity to the virus, community mitigation and personal accountability measures must be taken. Mass gatherings highly influence virus activity. It is recommended that all future plans for gatherings beyond the stages of the Rebound Idaho plan should be planned with cancellation or postponement contingencies. Idaho public health experts, DHW and all local Public Health Districts, will support any decision to postpone or cancel gatherings and public events in order to protect Idahoans and those who visit Idaho.

We have been asked by the State of Idaho to collect some very specific data on the financial impact of canceled and/or postponed events to your nonprofit. Please take three minutes and complete this important flash poll by the close of business Friday, May 22.  

The information will be shared with decision-makers at the state level and data will be available by region for decision-makers in your local communities.  

We need as many nonprofits to complete the survey as possible so please designate one person from your nonprofit who is best positioned to complete this survey. Thank you!

On Friday, May 15 the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application.

The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The SBA will also soon issue regulations and guidance to further assist borrowers as they complete their applications, and to provide lenders with guidance on their responsibilities.

Recently I received some misinformation regarding the status of the Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) funding, round 2 and I wanted to take this opportunity to provide some updated and factual information. I also wanted to clarify the Rebound Idaho grants and clear up any confusion on accessibility to EIDL advances. Lastly, we want and try to collect some data on the amount of funds potentially accessed by our Idaho Nonprofits to help us with our advocacy efforts.

Rebound Idaho $10,000 Grants:

• Last week we sent this information out about the $300 million in Rebound Idaho grants for small businesses and nonprofits. I heard conflicting information about the availability of funds in round one that opened Monday, May 11 for organizations with 1-19 employees, and what would be available during round 2 starting May 18 for organizations with 1-50 employees. Round 2 clearly states “subject to available funding.”
  

Governor Little announced the criteria for the $300 million in Idaho Rebound Cash grants today. We’ll provide a brief summary of the most important points but highly recommend you visit the website to learn everything you need to know!

I highly suggest you do two things immediately:

1. Visit the website to get all the information and eligibility criteria. 
2. If you meet criteria we recommend making sure you have a TAP (Taxpayer Access Point) account.

Grant funds will be awarded on a first come first served basis so we recommend you are ready to submit when the application opens on the website on May 11 at noon MT. See below for more specifics on the first and second wave of application timing.