This page was last updated on 5/7/21 at 9:02 AM.
NMF has set up this page to help our communities stay up to date with our organization’s continuous operations plan and to provide links to resources that are available to business owners, community leaders, and families in Northwest Minnesota during these challenging circumstances.
EMPLOYERS, BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS CLICK HERE
Wellness Support for Business Owners
*Please note: NMF is not an SBA lender for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Latest News from NMF
The NMF office is closed to the public until further notice. NMF staff will continue working remotely during this time. The best way to reach them is via email. You can find our staff directory here.
You can also use frontdesk@nwmf.org. We are monitoring this email account closely.
- NMF Launches COVID Community Heroes Campaign (Feb. 8, 2021)
- View our FY20 Annual Report
- Read our latest Resource Newsletter
- View our latest Northwest Minnesota Emergency Disaster Recovery Fund grantees
- Thief River Falls Area Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund established – Give Now! (April 10, 2020)
- Child Care Emergency Disaster Recovery Fund established – Give Now! (April 1, 2020)
- View our Community Needs Survey results as of 3/25/20
- NMF Launches Warroad Forgiveable Loan Program to support Warroad businesses during COVID-19 pandemic (March 20, 2020)
- NMF Response to COVID-19: Message from NMF President & CEO, Karen White (March 15, 2020)
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Resources
For Child Care Providers
- State of Minnesota Guidance and Resources for Child Care Providers
- Minnesota Department of Health – Guidance for schools and child care
- Communication to Child Care Providers Following Executive Order 20-02 (3/15/20)
- Hotline specifically for child care providers to address your questions directly and rapidly: 1-888-234-1268
- For child care providers who are open and listing their services for children of emergency responders and health care workers: List your availability here
For Employers and Businesses
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund
- For Businesses: Safely Returning to Work
- Minnesota DEED – A Guide for Minnesota Small Businesses Who Need Help
- The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
- Federal Resources for Small Businesses – Response to COVID-19
- Minnesota DEED – COVID-19 News site
- Minnesota Department of Health – Guidance for businesses
- Unemployment Insurance
- Shared Work – Offered by the MN Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program to help employers avoid a layoff
- Google G-Suite – Google is offering free access to advanced Hangouts for video conferencing
- Zoom Video Conferencing – Offers free video conferencing software
- Small Business Administration (SBA) – COVID-19 Small Business Guide and Loan Resources
- SBA Coronavirus Related Disaster Assistance – Webinar PowerPoint material
- Warroad Forgivable Loan Program
For Farmers and Ranchers
- Coping with Farm & Rural Stress – Dept. of Agriculture Resource Page
- USDA COVID-19 Resource Guide
- Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center
- Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline: 833-600-2670
- Free, Confidential, 24/7
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (Veterans, press 1)
- Crisis Text Line: Text MN to 741741
- Farmer-Lender Mediation: 218-935-5785
- Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG): 877-860-4349
- Minnesota Farm Advocates: 218-346-4866
- Minnesota Rural Finance Authority: 651-201-6556
- U of M Extension Financial Counseling for Farmers: 800-232-9077
For the General Public
- COVID-19 Information hotline: 651-201-3920 (Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Updates on actions as directed by the Governor of Minnesota: Gov. Walz website
- United Way 2-1-1: Provides free and confidential health and human services information for people in Minnesota 24/7
- Online Addiction Recovery Services
- Rep. Collin Peterson (MN 7th Congressional District) COVID-19 Updates and Resources: View his newsletter online (3/24/20)
Tracking COVID-19 Cases:
- Minnesota Department of Health – Situation update
- Local News – Bemidji Pioneer (Fargo Forum Communications)
Food security:
Shelter:
For the Nonprofit Organizations
- Emergency Financial Assistance for Small Businesses, Startups, and Non-profit Organizations (Resource Matrix)
- Center for Disaster Philanthropy – How Philanthropy can respond
- Minnesota Council on Foundations – COVID-19 Philanthropic response and updates
- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits – COVID-19: What Nonprofits need to know
- SBA Disaster Assistance Loan Application – Nonprofits are eligible to apply
- Otto Bremer Trust Emergency Fund – for nonprofits and local governments
- Spring Board for the Arts Emergency Relief Fund – for artists and communities
- United Way of Bemidji Area Emergency Fund
For the Schools and Students
