Resources for Denver Businesses, Tourism Workers, Artists Impacted by COVID-19

By VISIT DENVER staff | Apr. 14, 2021

If you own a small business or work in the creative, tourism or hospitality industries, check out these resources for those who've been severely impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Small business

City of Denver's Small Business Emergency Relief Program

Support for Denver’s small businesses through stabilization grants.

FREE PPE KITS

Free PPE kits for Denver small businesses and non-profits.

DENVER NONPROFIT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND

Grant assistance to Denver nonprofit organizations.

DENVER PRIORITY NEIGHBORHOOD SMALL BUSINESS FUND

Grant program focused on small businesses located 10 specific Denver neighborhoods

ENERGIZE COLORADO GAP FUND

Providing Colorado small businesses grants and loans.

SBA Economic Injury disaster loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states, including Colorado, low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of Covid-19. The SBA can provide up to $2 million of financial assistance.

Facebook Small Business Grants Program

Facebook is offering $100 million in cash grants and ad grants to small businesses that have been disrupted by the outbreak.

Tourism & Hospitality

Hospitality Workers Relief Fund

Providing grants to Denver residents currently or formerly employed at a Colorado hotel or restaurant.

Free At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Testing Kits

Free kits available for employees interacting with the public including retail workers, hotel and other hospitality employees, events industry employees and more.

Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE)

CORE is a non-profit dedicated to food and beverage service employees with children to provide financial relief. Barefoot Wine will donate up to $10,000 to CORE based on the number of Denver Restaurant Week restaurants that register to participate and will match donations made by Coloradans to CORE from April 1-May 31 up to another $10,000.

COLORADO EVENT ALLIANCE

Offering financial support to event industry employees.

Tourism Industry COVID-19 resource group

This group was set up specifically for those who work in the tourism, hospitality and restaurant industries to share information and help each other “navigate these unchartered waters.”

Bartender emergency assistance program

The USBG National Charity Foundation provides grants for bartenders who’ve experienced a catastrophic event or emergency hardship.

Arts & Performing Arts

Denver Metro Area Artist COVID-19 Relief Fund

This GoFundMe campaign was created to help local artists.

The Denver Actors Fund

This organization helps members of the Colorado theater community who are in medical need.

CBCA Resources to Support the Arts

The Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) has a long list of resources for artists, creative professionals and cultural organizations.

SCFD's Resources Page

The Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) has a great resources page for those in the arts community.

General Assistance

myColorado App

Expanded mobile app to help Coloradans stay current on COVID-19 information, access food, cash, medical, and early childhood assistance, vehicle registration and to chat with support staff. Download myColorado from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Mile High United Way COVID-19 Response

Local Denver resources for donations, assistance and volunteer opportunities.

Help Colorado Now

Gov. Polis launched this program to raise funds, distribute aid and connect volunteers across the state to assist relief efforts.

Energize Colorado

Mobilizing Coloradans to support small businesses, nonprofits, and individuals.

Colorado COVID-19 Business Resource Center

Complete resource guide for Colorado businesses to navigate various assistance programs.