Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
The Small Business Administration is launching a new round of the Paycheck Protection Program. This program provides forgivable loans to businesses that experienced a loss of revenue of at least 25%. Small businesses with 300 or fewer employees are eligible to apply. The PPP loans can be used to cover payroll and other eligible expenses.
Read articleRent Assistance and Mediation Program
Catholic Charities Hawaii and the State of Hawaii announced today the launch of a new rent relief program that will begin accepting applications next week.
Read articleGovernor Ige approves Mayor Kawakami’s rules on inter-island travel
Gov. Ige signed Mayor Kawakami’s Amended Emergency Rule 23, allowing inter-island travelers who have been in the State of Hawai‘i for more than three days to participate in the Safe Travels PreTravel Testing Program for quarantine exemptions.
Read articleProposal for Inter-island Safe Travels Program
Mayor Kawakami sends proposed amendment to Rule 23 to allow pre-travel testing exemptions for inter-island travel only
Read articleKaua‘i “resort bubble” program approved
On December 30th, Governor Ige announced his approval of Mayor Kawakami's request to implement a pre and post-travel testing program for visitors who stay in "resort bubbles" on Kauai. This rule change goes into effect January 5th. You can read the press release below for more information.
Read articleNew Federal Stimulus Signed
On Dec 27th, President Trump signed the most recent federal stimulus package. The $900 billion dollar stimulus package does not include direct funding to the County, but there is significant help to residents impacted by the pandemic. Some of the benefits in the stimulus package include: $600 direct cash payments for individuals (eligibility is limited…
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