Massachusetts WorkShare Program: This program supports employers and workers by providing an alternative to layoffs through reducing the hours of employees and using unemployment benefits to supplement lost wages. To learn more, visit​ https://www.mass.gov/workshare-for-employers.

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Federal Disaster Loans: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Massachusetts small businesses suffering from losses as a result of the Coronavirus. The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the entire state of Massachusetts and the contiguous counties in neighboring states. 

 

To apply for aid or receive additional disaster assistance information, please consult https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. You can also contact the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call (800) 877-8339.

 

Completed applications should be mailed to:

 

U.S. Small Business Administration

Processing and Disbursement Center

14925 Kingsport Road

Fort Worth, TX  76155

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