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Economic Impact: Get Help

Help for Restaurants

Owners of restaurants, food trucks, catering services, bakeries, bars, and related businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic can register for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Restaurant Revitalization Fund starting April 30, 2021, and begin applying on May 3, 2021.
SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund program

Paying Rent or Utility Bills

Rental households in Coralville that have been impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for assistance paying utility bills or rent through the Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program. This state program opened March 29, 2021. The Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program will stop accepting applications on August 30, 2022. After that time, no new or renewal applications will be accepted. Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program

Paying Your City Utility Bill

Request more time to pay your City utility bill, or fill out a form to request your City utility bill late fees to be suspended and avoid your water being shut off: Get City utility bill help

Broadband Service Bills

The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a temporary discount on monthly internet service for qualifying low-income households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. Emergency Broadband Benefit

Mortgage Help for Homeowners

The COVID-19 Iowa Homeowner Foreclosure Prevention Program provides mortgage payment assistance for income-eligible homeowners impacted by COVID-19 who are at risk of foreclosure. The application period opened March 29, 2021. Get mortgage help

COVID Recovery Iowa

Every Iowan is eligible for free, confidential counseling, group activities, support groups, and resources.

• Visit www.COVIDrecoveryiowa.org and complete a form and a counselor will get back to you.
• Follow COVID Recovery Iowa on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Call the Iowa Warm Line at 844.775.9276 to connect with a peer counselor or to request a COVID Recovery Iowa counselor.

Project Better Together

An online resource for area businesses, employees, and the community through the COVID-19 pandemic. Project Better Together website

Coralville Community Food Pantry

The Coralville Community Food Pantry offers walk-up or delivery options for Coralville and Tiffin residents in need of food. A limited number of visitors may be allowed in the Food Pantry building at one time. Coralville Community Food Pantry website

Unemployment Insurance Claims

On March 16, 2020, Iowa Workforce Development announced assistance for employees and employers affected by COVID-19 related layoffs. Guidance on unemployment insurance claims 

Iowa Business Recovery Assistance

Resources and information gathered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) that may be useful to partners across Iowa. 
Iowa Business Recovery Assistance

Small Business & Non-Profit Organizations: Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Iowa small businesses and private, non-profit organizations impacted by COVID-19 can apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) through the Small Business Association (SBA). Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance to help small businesses overcome temporary revenue loss. Apply at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/. For questions, contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or email  disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

Resources for Businesses
COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

Childcare Resources

Iowa DHS Childcare Resources in Response to COVID-19

Utility Payment Assistance

Applications are closed
The Iowa Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program provides eligible households with up to $2,000 towards electric, natural gas, and water bills if they are at risk of disconnection due to an inability to pay due to a COVID-19 related loss of income. Payments through the program will be made directly to utility providers and applied to the applicant’s account. 
Iowa Residential Utility Disruption Program

Rental & Mortgage Assistance

Applications are closed
Governor Reynolds allocated federal CARES Act funds to assist Iowans who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 and face housing hardships. 

• Provides short-term relief to income-eligible renters and homeowners who are at risk of eviction or foreclosure.
• Rental and mortgage assistance are available for up to four months, with a $3,200 maximum for rental assistance and $3,000 maximum for mortgage assistance. 
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Assistance is provided to eligible applicants on a first-come, first ready to proceed basis. Assistance for Iowa renters and homeowners

Paycheck Protection Program

Until May 31, 2021
This SBA loan helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis. Paycheck Protection Program