April 27, 2020
COVID-19 Updates
Second Round for the Paycheck Protection Program
This message is being sent as a courtesy
to our collaborative partner, Early Learning NH.
In anticipation of the second round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program going live on Monday, the Boston Fed has created a  web page  with resources for New England smaller businesses including nonprofits to aid them in applying to this program. It is anticipated that the second round of funding will run out quickly, and that it is essential that applicants connect with a financial institution able to process their PPP loan immediately.
 
The resource page includes:
  • An info sheet describing the program
  • Links to other resources including program information and loan applications in 19 languages
  •  A list of technical assistance providers indicating they are able to help small businesses/nonprofits apply for the PPP
  • A list of financial institutions that are able to process PPP loans for non-customers
 
You can visit the page here:  https://www.bostonfed.org/in-the-region/covid-19-resources/paycheck-protection-program.aspx . The TA providers and FI lists will be updated as new organizations are identified, so please check back regularly in the coming days.

ALL child care businesses can qualify - nonprofit or privately-owned. If you need assistance asap, please contact Julie McConnell at  info@earlylearningnh.org  or leave a message on their voicemail at 226-7900. Nonprofit child care programs, as well as other nonprofits, can also get one-on-one help from the NH Center for Nonprofits:  https://www.nhnonprofits.org/page/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-nonprofits.

Finally, to make it easier to identify whether one of the financial institutions on the list may be able to help a particular small business, below is a list of their branch locations below. Please see the full list on the website for contact information.
Financial Institutions with Capacity to Process PPP Loans for non-customers (visit the list  here  for updates)
                   
Note: Branches offered for informational purposes and may or may not indicate the financial institution’s service area. Many financial institutions have temporarily closed branches in response to COVID so it is suggested that you contact these institutions via phone or email.
 
Connecticut
Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank
Main branch: Norwich CT
Other branches in CT: Norwich West Side, Norwichtown, Jewett City, Plainsfield
 
Massachusetts
GFA Federal Credit Union
Main branch: Gardner, MA
Other branches in MA: Ashburnham, Keene, Hubbarston, Leominster, Rutland, Winchendon
Branches in NH: Petersborough, Rindge
 
Leader Bank
Main Branch: Arlington, MA
Other branches: Belmont, Boston Seaport, Burlington, Cambridge,
 
North Brookfield Savings Bank
Main branch: North Brookfield, MA
Other branches: East Brookfield, West Brookfield, Ware, Palmer, Belchertown, Three Rivers
 
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank
Main branch: Pittsfield
Other branches: Dalton, Great Barrington
 
Reading Corporative Bank
Main branch: Reading
Other branches: North Reading Andover, Burlington, Wilmington, Wakefield
 
Workers Credit Union (offers translation in Spanish, Portuguese, and Vietnamese)
Main Branch: Fitchburg
Other branches: Athol, Chelmsford, Monty Tech, Gardner, Groton, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Orange, Townsend, Westford, Worcester Planit
 
New Hampshire
See GFA Credit Union
 
See Union Bank
 
Maine
Norway Savings Bank
Main branch: Norway, ME
Other branches: South Paris, Bridgton, Naples, Auburn, Bethel, Gray, Fryeburg, Windham, Freeport, Standish, Yarmouth, Topsham, Brunswick, Falmouth, Gorham, Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, Saco, Kennebunk,

Seaboard Federal Credit Union
Main branch: Hermon
Other branches: Bucksport, Ellsworth
 
Vermont
Vermont Community Loan Fund
Location: Montpelier
 
Union Bank Vermont
Service areas Vermont: Chittenden, Lamoille, Franklin, Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Addison, Orange and
Essex Counties
Service areas in New Hampshire: Grafton, Coos, and Carroll Counties
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