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North Carolina
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on July 16, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in North Carolina, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Information Hub, the North Carolina Department of Commerce or the North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations' Nonprofit Pandemic Resources.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
Free Small Business Counseling
The Small Business Center Network of North Carolina is helping small businesses navigate challenges associated with COVID-19 by offering free confidential business counseling. The Small Business Center Network can also assist with loan requests … » more information -
Guidelines for Reopening of Nonessential Businesses
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 138, Executive Order No. 141, and Executive Order No. 147, Governor Roy Cooper has eased restrictions allowing certain businesses to operate in some fashion. If there are no countervailing city or county restrictions, … » more information -
Immunity to Healthcare Workers, Providers, and Facilities
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor of North Carolina has signed into law Senate Bill 704, which, among many other things, greatly expands upon the healthcare liability immunities provided for in prior Executive Orders. The law … » more information -
Immunity to Individuals, Businesses, and Other Entities for Claims Related to Contraction of COVID-19
The General Assembly of North Carolina has passed a law that provides immunity to individuals, businesses, associations, divisions of government, agencies, and any other legal entities for claims of relief arising from any act or omission alleged to … » more information -
Layoff Aversion Strategies and Activities for Businesses (Business Edge)
The Division of Workforce Solutions in the North Carolina Department of Commerce runs Business Edge, a series of layoff aversion strategies and activities designed to help North Carolina employers prevent or minimize job losses. Through Business … » more information -
Safety Training Program for Restaurants and Other Businesses
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association have joined together to create Count on Me NC, a free online training program to help restaurants, hotels, and other businesses … » more information -
Support for Workers Facing Layoffs, Closures, and Other Sensitive Business Actions (Rapid Response)
The Division of Workforce Solutions in the North Carolina Department of Commerce runs Rapid Response, an early intervention program that helps employers and workers facing layoffs, closures, and other sensitive business actions. » more information -
Suspension of Utility Disconnections for Non-Payment, Allowing Reconnection, and Waiving Certain Fees
In light of COVID-19, the Governor has passed an Executive Order mandating that all electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater public utilities, including resellers, cease customer disconnections due to non-payment of utility bills, except where … » more information -
Weekly Forums for Business Community
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health (DPH) and the North Carolina Area Health Education Center are holding weekly forums for the North Carolina business community. The forums will enable members of … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Layoff Aversion Strategies and Activities for Businesses (Business Edge)
The Division of Workforce Solutions in the North Carolina Department of Commerce runs Business Edge, a series of layoff aversion strategies and activities designed to help North Carolina employers prevent or minimize job losses. Through Business … » more information -
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Those Not Covered by Regular State Unemployment Benefits
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, or PUA, is a federal program for people who are unable to work as a result of COVID-19 and are not otherwise eligible for regular state unemployment benefits, such as self-employed workers and independent … » more information -
Support for Workers Facing Layoffs, Closures, and Other Sensitive Business Actions (Rapid Response)
The Division of Workforce Solutions in the North Carolina Department of Commerce runs Rapid Response, an early intervention program that helps employers and workers facing layoffs, closures, and other sensitive business actions. » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Relief (§ 96-1 et al.)
Under the Employment Security Law, unemployment benefits are generally available to individuals who have been separated from employment through no fault of their own, earn sufficient wages to establish a claim, and are physically able, available … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Cash Assistance for Families to Purchase Food for Children Impacted by School Closings
North Carolina has been approved for the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program, which helps families purchase food for children impacted by school closings due to COVID-19. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Services (Food Stamps)
Food and Nutrition Services is a food assistance program that provides low-income families the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet. While no specific guidance has been provided for those affected by COVID-19, individuals and families … » more information -
Free Student Meals and Snacks
In light of the school closings ordered to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, many children across North Carolina are getting their daily meals from school districts and community partners. All 115 public school districts in North Carolina—many … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. The WIC Program promotes healthy habits and healthy families by providing basic nutritious foods rich in … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Immunity to Healthcare Workers, Providers, and Facilities
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor of North Carolina has signed into law Senate Bill 704, which, among many other things, greatly expands upon the healthcare liability immunities provided for in prior Executive Orders. The law … » more information -
Medicaid
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) provides health care for qualifying North Carolina residents through Medicaid. The program works to ensure that eligible adults and children have access to needed health care … » more information -
Unplanned Pregnancy Services
North Carolina Pregnancy Services provides help and support in solving medical, social, educational, and psychological problems associated with unplanned pregnancies. Services may include counseling and information to help recipients make voluntary … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » more information -
Extension of State Income and Franchise Tax Return Filing Deadlines and Waiver of Penalties for Late Payments in Light of COVID-19
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is offering taxpayers an automatic extension of the time to file state income and franchise tax returns originally due on April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. The extension applies to income and franchise tax … » more information
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020 (the “Education Relief Act”) provides assistance to students and institutions of higher education impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. » more information
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