CARES Act 

The newly enacted federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides a variety of additional emergency relief programs for businesses (including the Paycheck Protection Program) and consumers. We are actively working to operationalize these programs as quickly as possible so that we can further assist our customers in maximizing their relief under the Act’s provisions and will finalize once needed guidance from the Small Business Association (SBA) has been shared. 

As we collectively navigate these uncertain times, the safety and well-being of our customers, employees and the communities we serve remains our top priority. We will continue to update our website as changes require.

Questions? Contact Alex Morris, Advocacy Manager. 

Resources

Treasury Issues Guidelines, Application Form for SBA Paycheck Protection Program: Applications to Begin April 3. Learn more. 
Read the information sheet for lenders. 
Read the information sheet for borrowers. 
View the application form. 
Learn more at treasury.gov/cares. 

• Flyer for Businesses
• FAQs for Small Businesses
• Direct Cash FAQs
• Education Professionals 1 Pager
• Families/Individuals 1 Pager
• Pay Check Protection Program and Loans for Small Businesses 
  
• CARES Act Executive Summary
• Free Webinar: What Banks Need to Know About the CARES Act
• Free Webinar Recording: SBA Loans—Options for Helping Customers Through the Pandemic.
• COVID-19 Regulatory Response Matrix.
• Families First Act Staff Analysis.
• Consumer Tips on Avoiding Coronavirus Scams.
• Bank Operations Networking site.
• Executive Summary: “CARES” COVID-19 Phase 3 Response Legislation
• COVID-10 Small Business Loan Options One Pager