COVID-19 Updates

LCDHE COVID Vaccine Clinics

FREE Drive- Thru COVID-19 Testing is available Monday-Friday in Fort Collins, Loveland & Estes Park:

Testing is available for those who are ages 2 and older, with or without symptoms, on a drive-up basis only. Appointments are not needed as the sites will have large capacity to offer testing. Testing is FREE and health insurance is not required.

  • Loveland (8:00-6:00 pm) Foundations Church, 1380 N. Denver Avenue, Loveland

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

Order Masks for your Business

Larimer County Health and Environment wants to ensure that essential services are maintained and that businesses continue to thrive during this surge. In an effort to keep local workers safer, limited high grade surgical masks may be available to businesses that can not offer remote work options. Please submit this form to request these masks. 

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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.

Affordable Connectivity Program Helping Households Connect

Congress recently created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new long-term, $14 billion program, which will replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. This investment in broadband affordability will help ensure we can afford the connections we need for work, school, health care and more for a long time.

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Link to Emotional Support & Mental Health resource page.

Connect to Mental Health Resources

COVID-19 has added stress and anxiety to all our lives. Connect with mental health resources that can help you and those you care about weather the storm. 

SummitStone Health Partners

For more than 60 years, SummitStone Health Partners has been transforming lives through recovery, renewal and respect by providing unsurpassed behavioral health prevention, intervention and treatment services in Larimer County. SummitStone provides more than 50 services dedicated to treating mental health and addiction disorders for people of all ages. Get connected today. 

If you are in crisis, call the SummitStone Crisis Line 24/7 at (970) 494-4200, ext. 4, or the Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, text TALK to 38255, or call 911.

Disaster Distress Helpline

The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

I Matter.

Program dedicated to helping Colorado’s youth who might be struggling with anxiety, depression, frustration, or just want to talk to someone.

IMatterColorado.org

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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.

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline 844-684-6333

Click here for more details.

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Business & Workforce Support 

Applications Open for 1.1 Million in Workforce Innovation Grants 

Applications are now open for grants of up to $150,000 to local organizations to help meet workforce needs. 

Grant funds can be used to help solve workforce challenges by financially supporting innovative pandemic-recovery plans that will help build in-demand skills; or connect workers and learners to quality jobs; or drive employer engagement in employee development in any of the areas detailed on the Workforce Innovation Grant website.

Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development will administer the grant in partnership with the Larimer County Workforce Development Board.

Business Q/A with the Department of Health: Our Next Session will be on April 28

Our community’s case numbers are beginning to decline after our recent COVID-19 surge, however, the new Omicron variant is on the horizon. Join us for the next 1 hour Q/A session on Thursday, April 28 at 2 p.m. for an update on COVID-19 in Larimer County and to learn about any changes that may impact your business. 

Q/A session Zoom Link.

If you have questions between sessions:

Take advantage of classes at the Larimer Small Business Development Center

  

Pinterest Best Practices For Business Owners

Thursday, March 31, 2022

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

 

Develop a Business Plan with Purpose and Durability – 2-part session

Thursdays, April 7 & 14, 2022

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 

Essential Steps to Start Your Own Business

Tuesday, Apr 12, 2022

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

 

Reach Customers Online with Google

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM MST

Register Today

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.

      • CLIMBER Loan FundApplications are open. This 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.
      • Skill Advance Colorado 

        The Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant (formerly the Colorado First and Existing Industry Grant) helps businesses and nonprofits create customized job training for employees.

      • Employee Ownership Tax Credit Opens for Pre-Application 

        The Employee Ownership Office launched the pre-application process for the Employee Ownership Tax Credit on January 1, 2022. The Employee Ownership Tax Credit is available to Colorado-headquartered businesses to cover up to 50% of a qualified business’ conversion costs for use on their state income taxes.

      • Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention GrantApplications are open. The Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant provides funding to help Colorado research institutions speed up applied research in advanced industries and commercialize products and services with the private sector.
      • Colorado Change Leader Program 

        Applications are open and accepted on a rolling basis. The Colorado Change Leader Program teaches cultural and community leaders how to handle change in organizations, communities, and their daily lives.

      • 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.

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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 

 

United Policyholders – 

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  • Click the image below for the recording for the webinar on Cameron Peak Burn-Scar Flooding. This webinar provides and overview of what potential impacts are anticipated and what community members in and around the burn area can do to be prepared

Be Flood Ready – Text FLOOD2021 to 888-777 for post-fire flood preparedness messages and up to date information.

Larimer Flood Preparedness Guide

Guia de Preparación para Inundaciones