This page is designed to help employers and our workforce in Oswego County respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Updated: January 13, 2020 at 11:05 am
We need to take steps to keep jobs and businesses going, as well as protect health in the community. Information is changing often, and updates will be made here as needed. We ask readers to rely on official sources first and foremost, some of which is posted here, in addition to OOC’s recommended steps.
Note that entry to the OOC office is by appointment only. We have installed a service window in our vestibule. Please wear your mask when entering the vestibule to use the service window.
Useful Links
Oswego County COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program
There is still money available but applications are coming in quickly. If you need assistance, apply now!Resources for Businesses
- Oswego County Online Resources
- NYS Cluster Action Intitiative -- Yellow, Orange, Red Zones
- Guidance & Resources for New York State Businesses Related to COVID-19
- Guidelines for Bars and Restaurants
- Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund -- open Jan 11
- Safety Plan Template
- Get Involved: How You Can Help During the Reopening Process
- National Grid Resources for Customers
- COVID-19 Resources for NYS Manufacturers
SBA Small Business Economic Injury Disaster (EIDL) Loan Information
- SBA Small Business EIDL Application
- U.S. SBA Disaster Loan Fact Sheet and NY Declaration 16346
- Empire State Development Presentation on SBA Disaster Loans
- SBA Disaster Loan FAQ
SBA Paycheck Protection Program
- Paycheck Protection Program Overview -- Reopened
- First-Draw Borrowers -- open Jan 11
- Second-Draw Borrowers -- open Jan 13
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- Simplified PPP Loan Forgiveness Application for Loans of $50,000 or Less -- New
Employment Resources
- Information for Employees Affected by Business Layoffs
- UI and Independent Contractors (who may qualify for PUA)
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (for workers not traditionally eligible for UI benefits)
Oswego County COVID-19 Community Support Grant for Non-Profits
(administered through Central New York Community Foundation)
Testing and Health Updates
- Oswego County Health Department
- New York State Department of Health
- Center for Disease Control
- Coping with the Stress of a Pandemic
COVID-19 Financing Assistance
Please contact Kevin LaMontagne at (315)343-1545 X105 or by email at klamontagne@oswegocounty.org.