Weekly Resource Blog – September 14th

COVID-19 Updates

For the latest COVID-19 updates please see the Larimer County COVID-19 website from the Department of Health and Environment. 

• Larimer County COVID-19 Data Dashboard 

• A Letter from Larimer County Public Health Director Tom Gonzales 

• COVID-19 Vaccine Information 

  • Booster Doses

Larimer County Health Officials Strongly Recommend Residents Wear Masks in Indoor Settings as COVID-19 Increases 

Due to the rapidly increasing threat of the Delta variant, primarily among unvaccinated people, Larimer County Health officials are calling on unvaccinated residents to make the decision to get vaccinated without delay. Additionally, officials are strongly recommending that all community members, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, wear masks in public indoor settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Larimer County vaccine clinic dates and times can be found at www.larimer.org/covidvaccine or by calling 970-498-5500 during the week. COVID-19 vaccines are free and available to anyone 12 years old and older. Walgreens locations throughout Colorado also offer free testing in most of their locations.

Information about COVID-19 is constantly changing, and the public health response adjusts as more is learned about this virus. LCDHE is encouraging Larimer County residents to view the latest credible information on COVID-19 at www.larimer.org/covid19  or www.CDC.gov/coronavirus. Additionally, residents are encouraged to follow LCDHE’s Facebook and Twitter accounts at @LarimerHealth

• In Larimer County 70.6% residents age 16+ have received at least one one dose of the COVID vaccine.

FREE Testing is available:

• Mondays:  Larimer County Health Department, 200 Peridot Ave, Loveland    
  • 9:00am – 11:00am, appointments and walk-ins available
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Larimer County Health Department, 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins    
  • 9:00am – 11:00am, appointments and walk-ins available

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics:

Opportunity to Request COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at your Organization 

If your organization (or business) has not yet had the opportunity to have a mobile vaccine clinic (LCDHE/Health District/other) and you feel like it would be a good fit to offer a clinic to your clientele/event/families/etc, please fill out this form: https://form.jotform.com/211374714104042

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COVID-19 Recovery Resources

Community Support Resources

We know times are tough, and you may need a little bit of extra help. . .

In Larimer County, there are many agencies working hard to provide food and financial assistance and emotional support. We have put together some links to help make your search for assistance a little bit easier.

• Link to Larimer County Human Services COVID-19 
• Link to Individual & Family Assistance resource

Emergency Broadband Benefit:

The Federal Communications Commission is proving the Emergency Broadband Benefit as a program for families and households who are having a difficult time affording internet service due to COVID-19.

• Discount up to $50 per month for internet service or a one time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop or tablet.

• Eligible households must apply at https://getemergencybroadband.org/ and contact a participating internet service provider (Full list of internet service providers in Colorado).

• Other local internet service providers: Xfinity, CenturyLink, Loveland Pulse.

Rent & Mortgage Assistance

Emergency Rent Assistance Program:

• • Due to COVID-19 pandemic, many people in our community are facing uncertainty with paying rent.

Neighbor to Neighbor is here to help. English and Spanish Flyer. 

Link to Emotional Support & Mental Health resource page.

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• FEMA Funeral Support : Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

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Business & Workforce Support

Business Q/A with the Department of Health: Our Next Session will be on September 23.  

There are currently no local public health orders related to COVID-19, however, our community is experiencing an increased number of COVID-19 cases. Join us for the next 1 hour session on Thursday, September 23 at  2 p.m for an update on COVID-19 in Larimer County and to learn how these changes impact your business. 

Q/A session Zoom Link

If you have questions between sessions:

• Call: 970-498-5500
• Text: 970-999-1770
• Email: PublicHealth@larimer.org
• Larimer County Guidance

Pivot Larimer County – Applications Open 

The Pivot Jumpstart program is designed to help Larimer County businesses manage the turbulent times they face with COVID-19 and other disruptions which may derail their business. By the end of this program, participant will better understand:

• How to adapt to a changing environment and better futureproof the business to enable long-term success.
• How to stay connected with developing and shifting needs of their customers.
• How to continue creating value for existing and new customers, and develop new revenue streams.
• How and when to pivot and change directions in the business.
• How to position the business in the present for eventual and successful exit in the future.

Learn more: csubiz.com/pivot 

Upcoming Jumpstart Pivot Cohort: September 18 and 25, 8am- 5pm

Larimer County Small Business Development Center  – Register today!

• • • The 9 steps of Buying or Selling a Business
      • Wednesday, September 22, 10am – 11:30am 

• • • Instagram for Small Business
      • Friday, September 24, 1pm – 3pm

SBA Disaster Loans Available to CO Businesses

• • U.S. Small Business Administration is providing funding programs for COVID-19 relief options. For more COVID-19 relief options.

Colorado’s Economic Recovery Programs for Businesses

The Colorado legislature passed 12 bills that appropriated $228 million in funding to support economic recovery efforts. As program details are finalized you can access updates at the COVID-19 Business and Nonprofit Resources page.

• • Programs with open applications:
    • CLIMBER Loan Fund

    Applications are open.

    The Colorado Loans for Increasing Mainstreet Business and Economic Recovery (CLIMBER) fund provides $250 million to small businesses with working capital loans between $30,000 and $500,000. Below-market interest rates and a 1-year deferred payment option make the program a secure recovery option for small businesses.

    • Colorado Revolving Loan Fund

    Applications are open.

    This fund provides loans that help small to medium-sized Colorado businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These loans range from $5,000 to $750,000. The loans are intended to provide startup and working capital that will help create and retain jobs across Colorado.

    • Colorado Community Revitalization Grant

    Applications are open.

    This program provides $65 million in gap funding for mixed use projects in creative districts, historic districts, main streets or neighborhood commercial centers.

    • Rural Jump-Start Zone Grants

    Applications are open.

    Businesses that establish new operations in specified Rural Jump-Start communities will be eligible to receive up to $40,000, or up to $5,000 per new hire.

    • Colorado Arts Relief Grant

    Closes October 15, 2021.

    This program provides $15.5 million in a second round of funding to support arts, cultural and entertainment artists, crew members, and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program already provided $7.5 million in early 2021 in its first round of funding.

  • For Programs with Upcoming Applications please visit: Colorado’s COVID-19 Business and Nonprofit Resources page.

Municipal Recovery Resources:

• Town of Berthoud 
• Town of Estes Park 
• City of Fort Collins 
• Town of Johnstown 
• City of Loveland 
• Town of Timnath
• Town of Wellington
• Town of Windsor

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2020 Wildfires Recovery Resources

Get Assistance:

Larimer County – Long-Term Recovery Group: Formed and working with Larimer County officials to rebuild, recover, and repair utilizing skilled case managers, identifies and assists fire survivors who do not have adequate personal resources for basic needs and recovery.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Arapahoe & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee National Grassland 

• Fire Recovery Information