Resources
Vaccine
Vaccine Eligibility-Agencies and Employers of Eligible Residents: Sign-up here to be connected with a vaccine provider as doses become available. You will be contacted by email when appointments are available for your employees.
Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment COVID-19 Vaccine webpage has information on:
- Those Currently Eligible to Receive the Vaccine
- Distribution Phases
- Vaccine Providers and Transportation
- How Businesses Can Sign Up to Know When & How Employees Can Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
- FAQs
- Dedicated Spanish language webpages
Other Vaccine Resources:
- Visit larimer.org/covidvaccinefor information about COVID-19 vaccine appointments and eligibility.
- Call the Joint Information Center: 970-498-5500 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm)
- Email us: Send your general questions and concerns about COVID-19 This form is for general questions only and you will NOT be added to a vaccine list if you submit this form.
- Text: 970-999-1770
Where to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine in Weld County
Testing
Human Resources and Sick Leave
Re-Opening
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Protect our Neighbors – means that communities that meet certain criteria have less stringent restrictions than under Stay at Home and Safer at Home. Strong local public health and health care systems are the key to reopening the economy. Different communities will be at different phases, based on local conditions and capabilities. Local communities can also still apply for a variance from Safer at Home.
Governor Jared Polis has issued an update on how the state is responding to COVID-19 and introduced the Level 2: Safer-At-Home Executive Order and Public Health Order. The order will expire 30 days from April 27, 2020, unless extended further by Executive Order.
The CO Department of Public Health & Environment and the CO State of Emergency Operations Center has created industry-specific checklists that businesses must follow prior to reopening:
Additional information on keeping employees & customers safe and other Safer-At-Home FAQs can be found here.
Symptom Screening: Watch how to conduct a facility health screening.
Please submit your additional questions or concerns here.
*Please note that local governments can choose to enact stricter guidance than the state — like extending the Stay-at-Home order within the local government’s jurisdiction.
Larimer County
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Safer at Home Phase of COVID-19 Pandemic in Larimer County (includes what it means for businesses, checklists for reopening, business types, etc,)
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For Businesses
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Safer at Home Phase of COVID-19 Pandemic in Larimer County (includes what it means for businesses, checklists for reopening, business types, etc,).
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Funding/Relief
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· For a top-line overview of the program CLICK HERE
· If you’re a lender, more information can be found HERE
· If you’re a borrower, more information can be found HERE
· The application for borrowers can be found HERE
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May 19: PPP Forgiveness Application released. The form and instructions for borrowers on how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans and can be viewed and downloaded here.
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On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act, which provided additional assistance for small business owners and non-profits, including the opportunity to get up to a $10,000 Advance on an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). This Advance may be available even if your EIDL application was declined or is still pending, and will be forgiven.
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If you wish to apply for the Advance on your EIDL, please visit www.SBA.gov/Disaster as soon as possible to fill out a new, streamlined application. In order to qualify for the Advance, you need to submit this new application even if you previously submitted an EIDL application. Applying for the Advance will not impact the status or slow your existing application.
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The SBA provides emergency disaster loan assistance to eligible small businesses. Colorado Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have extensive information on eligibility and the application process on their websites. Each SBDC can provide knowledgeable, one-on-one, confidential business counseling related to choosing to apply and completing the application. Our local SBDCs include: Larimer SBDC (Fort Collins), LBDC (Loveland), East Colorado SBDC (Greeley) and Boulder SBDC. Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has a Disaster Response Hotline for businesses that is open for your questions as well (303) 860-5881.
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The Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program allows small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 with less paperwork. These loans can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing and can be a term loan or used to bridge the gap while applying for a direct SBA Economic Injury Disaster loan.
Who is Eligible: Any of the following who have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender: small businesses, non-profits, veterans organizations, tribal businesses, ESOPs and cooperatives with less than 500 employees, sole proprietorships, self-employed individuals, and independent contractors
How to Apply: Talk to your local lender and find out if they are an SBA Express Lender.
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The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado (CFNC) and United Way of Larimer County (UWLC) are committed to identifying local nonprofits that work with people disproportionately affected by the consequences of COVID-19. Nonprofits can apply for COVID-19 grants here: https://www.nocofoundation.org/covid-19
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The Colorado COVID Relief Fund’s purpose is to raise and coordinate allocation of funds based on prevention, impact and recovery needs of community-based organizations in Colorado. This Fund is organized to ensure that the most acute community needs across the state are being addressed and that community voice is reflected in all funding decisions made over time. Through this Fund, eligible community-based organizations across Colorado may receive a general operating grant of up to $25,000.
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New Belgium has established a Bar & Restaurant Relief Fund. We invite businesses and individuals, who are able, to donate to support the many food and beverage employees in critical need of financial assistance right now. Food and beverage employees who have been laid off or furloughed in Fort Collins can apply for a small grant in the amount of $350 per individual. These grants will be distributed to help as many qualified applicants as possible.
Public Policy
Community
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FC Lean is extending their services to the community at no cost. Their “Process Builder” product can assist with an
organization or business’ response to COVID-19 and its impact on work environments and procedures
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Small Business legal support here.
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Coloradans can also reach 2-1-1 Colorado online at 211Colorado.org.
2-1-1 provides navigation services to resources such as:
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Housing, including shelters and transitional services.
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Rent and utility assistance.
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Applying for SNAP benefits by phone.
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Childcare.
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Food/meals.
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Transportation.
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Clothing/personal/household needs.
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Mental health and substance use disorders.
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Employment.
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Education.
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Medical clinics.
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Dental clinic.
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Other government/economic services.
2-1-1 Resource Navigators are available to help by phone, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and have access to a language translation service to accommodate over 170 languages. Coloradans can also reach 2-1-1 toll-free by dialing 866-760-6489.
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Tips for Maintaining Water Quality in Low or Unoccupied Buildings
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Fort Collins Utilities recommends the following steps (every building will be different depending on plumbing configuration, building size and number of faucets):
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Begin at one of the furthest sinks from the water main (usually located on the highest floor, furthest from the street).
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Turn on the COLD water faucet and let it run until the water flowing out is consistently cold (see below paragraph for time estimations). Do not attempt to flush by running the hot water.
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After this, you can run the COLD water from each fixture throughout the building until that water also runs cold.
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Volunteer Resource Center for Larimer County: Serve your neighbors by helping meet their essential needs. Thank you United Way of Larimer County!
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Larimer Health Connect: Free service that helps people find the best options for health insurance to meet their family’s health needs and budget
Health
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Mental Health and Substance Use Alliance of Larimer County’s website.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or CHAT online thehotline.org
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Colorado Spirit: Free, Anonymous and Confidential COVID-19 Support Line Available to Larimer County Residents (970) 221-5551
Education/Child Care
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- Front Range Community College
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Early Childhood Council of Larimer County (ECCLC) is working to connect families in need of emergency childcare to licensed providers with openings. While some care providers are temporarily closing, others remain open and have availability.
ECCLC is first directing families in need of care and who are employed in an essential business/sector as defined under Colorado Executive Order D 2020 017 to visit the state’s Emergency Child Care Collaborative. Families that do not hear back or have success via the state’s resources, should complete ECCLC’s survey so they can be connected locally to providers with openings.
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Free Meals for Kids (Almuerzos Gratuitos para los Niños) JUNE 1ST – AUGUST 14TH (1 de Junio al 14 de Agosto)
Recreation and community information:
United Way of Larimer County programs and resources
Additional Resources
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Technical Framework: How to Clean Your Smartphone the Right Way
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