Covid-19 Resources

Bloomberg Cities is helping city leaders access critical and up-to-date Covid-19 resources.

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(Updated June 4, 2020)

RESOURCES

• Resources for mayors (African American Mayors Association)
• Free course on contact tracing (Johns Hopkins University)
• Contact tracing Q&A (Johns Hopkins University)
• Open data resources for local government leaders (Harvard Kennedy School)
• COVID Racial Dataset (The COVID Tracking Project)
• Local Action Tracker (National League of Cities)
• Testing Insights Initiative (Johns Hopkins University)
• Communications Module for city hall comms teams (Bloomberg Philanthropies)
• Partnership for Healthy Cities COVID-19 Response Center (Bloomberg Philanthropies)
• City Fiscal Tracker and Federal Reimbursement Initiative (US Conference of Mayors)
• List of homeless outreach efforts, eviction moratorums and other housing-related local actions (Local Housing Solutions)
• Partnership for Healthy Cities COVID-19 Response Center (Bloomberg Philanthropies)
• Mental health resource and information guide (NAMI)
• Analysis of when cities will feel worst of Covid-19 impact (Brookings)
• Weekly insights into frequently asked questions about Covid-19 (Weekly Science Review)
• Pandemic Response Repository (New America)
• Federal and state resources for workers (AFL-CIO)
• Transportation Response Center
• Crisis Communications Guide (The Communications Network)
• FBI recommendations on securing Zoom teleconferencing lines.
• 5 types of local relief funds for small business and nonprofits.
• Covid-19 guidance around people who use drugs
• CDC’s weekly Covid-19 surveillance report
• Summary of what’s in the $2 trillion federal relief act for cities.
• Independent Sector has released a toolkit helping nonprofits apply for relief funds from the CARES Act.
• What mayors need to know (US Conference of Mayors)
• Resources for local governments (ICMA)
• Building your strategic communications plan for Covid-19 (ELGL)
• AARP Community Connections is a new platform that connects volunteer groups to support seniors. (AARP Innovation Lab)
• Collection of international city responses (Cities For Global Health)
• Hub for European city responses (Eurocities)
• Ideas and resources for cities (Living Cities)
• Emergency Procurement Recommendations (Open Government Partnership)
• Testing in the U.S. (CDC)
• PPE burn rate calculator (CDC)
• Urban Health Vulnerability Index (RS21)
• Disaster distress help line expands services to counsel people through Covid-19 (SAMHSA)
• Latest Covid-19 research information (National Institutes of Health)
• A modeling tool to project Covid-19 impact by state (Covid Act Now)
• 50-state tracker of “shelter-in-place” orders (WIRED)
• Tips on effectively communicating during video conferencing (PCMag) (Information Age) (The Verge)
• UrbanLeap is helping leaders in city hall connect to share ideas and questions (Chief Innovation Officers) (city managers)
• Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication manual (CDC)
• Public Health On Call Podcast (Johns Hopkins University)
• Resources for hospitals and healthcare professionals preparing for patients (CDC)
• What mayors need to know (Mayors Innovation Project)
• Resources for Colorado cities (Colorado Municipal League)
• Resources for California cities (League of California Cities)
• Local Government Response and Resource Bank (What Works Cities)
• Crowdsourced local government response resources (ELGL)
• Support for public servants (Apolitical)
• Resources for local leaders (National League of Cities)
• What mayors need to know (US Conference of Mayors)
• Fact sheets, posters & free communications resources (CDC)
• State response trackers (NCSL) (AEI)
• Resources for nonprofits (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
• 50-state school closure tracker (Education Week)
• Guidance on safe Ramadan practices (WHO)

GIFTS & GRANTS

• GLG is offering pro bono access to its expert platform for non-profits, foundations, and social enterprises on the frontlines of Covid-19 response.
• Airbnb is waiving fees on 100,000 stays for Covid-19 responders.
• GrantWatch is a search engine connecting non-profits and small businesses to grant opportunities.
• U.S. Digital Response is matching data and digital service volunteers with local and state governments to assist with rapid response Covid-19 projects.
• Inc. has curated a list of tools, resources, and financial help for businesses.
• Small businesses can apply for SBA loans to keep workers on payroll.
• Summary of what’s in the $2 trillion federal relief act for cities.
• No Kid Hungry is providing grants to schools and nonprofits offering meals for children.
• Financial assistance for bar employees.
• Pro bono access to experts platform (GLG)
• One Fair Wage is providing cash assistance to tipped and service workers through a new support fund.
• Facebook Messenger supporting government health organizations (Facebook)
• U.S. Digital Response is matching data and digital service volunteers with local and state governments to assist with rapid response Covid-19 projects.
• Music blog compiles list of emergency funding and resources for artists.
• Free or reduced cost high-speed internet access (AT&T) (altice) (Charter Communications) (Comcast) (Cox) (Mediacom)
• Forbes is curating a list of Covid-19 small business relief programs.
• Facebook is offering small businesses cash grants and advertising credits.
• Here’s a U.S. map of local foundations that are setting up Covid-19 response funds in their communities. Local United Way efforts are beingtracked here.
• The U.S. Small Business Administration is relaxing criteria on Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million for impacted small businesses. Coordinate with your governor’s office.
• The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is distributing $560 million to state and local jurisdictions to support Covid-19 response.
• For K-12 schools, Zoom is temporarily lifting the 40-minute time limit on its basic videoconferencing service.

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