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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">FYI…super helpful info….Sheri</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> SCHNELL Thomas * BIZ <<a href="mailto:Thomas.Schnell@oregon.gov">Thomas.Schnell@oregon.gov</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 30, 2021 4:46 PM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Steps to Prepare For New Federal Funding Programs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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The American Rescue Plan has earmarked billions of dollars to support small businesses to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is anticipated that programs, including the new Restaurant Revitalisation Fund (RRF) and Shuttered Venue Operators
Grants (SVOG), will be available sometime in April. Attached you will find an overview of the RRF and a SVOG checklist for reference. For information about other programs and new timelines, please visit
<a href="https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options" target="_blank">
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options</a> as this will be updated reguarly with new information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Roboto Slab"">While waiting for these funds to become available,<b> to prepare your business to apply for either the Restaurant Revitalisation Fund or Shuttered Venue Grants you need to register
for the federal System for Award Management (SAM)</b>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2t5queourQ" target="_blank">Here is a video</a> from the SBA that helps walk you through each of the steps, also noted here for you: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Roboto Slab"">Sign up to receive a <a href="https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/index.jsp" target="_blank"><span style="color:#FF4B3E">DUNS number</span></a>. The DUNS number assignment is free, but it is required for all
businesses who want federal contracts or grants. <b>This typically takes 1-2 days to process and is free. </b><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Roboto Slab"">Create a <a href="https://login.gov/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#FF4B3E">login.gov user account</span></a>. This login account will allow you interact with the US Small Business Administration
(SBA) and other federal agencies. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Roboto Slab";color:red">R</span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Roboto Slab""><a href="https://sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/loginFAQ.jsf" target="_blank"><span style="color:#FF4B3E">egister with SAM</span></a>. <b>It
can take up to 2 weeks to be fully set up on SAM. </b>Additional delays may occur due to the volume of applicants that will be trying to prepare to access the new round of funds.<b>You will need </b>your <a href="http://login.gov/" target="_blank">login.gov</a> email,
DUNS number, and standard business info such as your Articles of Incorporation, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Taxpayer Name, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Roboto Slab"">Please ensure you have your business information (including financials) in order so you can provide necessary documentation for program application. If you need assistance with these
processes, don't hesitate to reach out to one of the <span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://oregonsbdc.org/centers/oregon-coast-sbdc/">Oregon Small Business Development Centers</a></span> for free business counseling that can help you navigate these
steps! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Roboto Slab"">Additionally, MCEDD and the SBDC's Capital Access Team are hosting a training on the new funding resources to be held April 6th. Please join them for overviews of these programs and
a chance to ask questions! Registration can be <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZXrmGOqrheiB3MTA0_HEF2xEPgpfnZfcfuZYXrE7poViJ_g/viewform" target="_blank">found here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Roboto Slab";color:black">Tom Schnell</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Roboto Slab";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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