The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all areas of business. Providence Public Library is committed to providing resources and reliable information about assistance available to help you manage the economic impact to your business.
US Government Resources
State and Local Resources
Reopening RI: Phased plan to reopen Rhode Island
- Covid-19 Funding Support for small businesses
- Covid-19 Tech Resources
- Covid-19 Supplies for small businesses (PPE)
- Covid-19 support for Restaurants and Retail
RI Department of Business Regulation: Guidance, documents, bulletins related to reopening
Rhode Island State Council of the Arts: Artists Relief Fund
City of Providence : Resource guide for employers, employees and businesses
Other Local Resources
RI SCORE provides free confidential counseling to RI small businesses and also has a COVID resources page
CIC RI (Cambridge Innovation Centers) Listing of public and private resources for COVID assistance
Duffy and Sweeney is offering free hotline and email service for COVID related questions
Support Rhode Island Small Businesses
Providence Monthly has a list of local small businesses to support
RIsmallbusiness.org highlights small business resources and has list of businesses to shop local