CDC Covid Tracker page: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home
For the most up to date information on the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) visit: Kent County Health Department
For the latest information regarding Confirmed Cases for Kent County, please visit: Maryland Department of Health
For Kent County Health Department press releases, please visit: Kent County Health Department Resources and Information
Commissioners Updates
8-24-2021 - Kent County Commissioners Meeting - COVID-19 Update
4-27-2021 - Kent County Commissioners Meeting - COVID-19 Update
3-16-2021 - Kent County Commissioners Meeting - COVID-19 Update
For previous COVID-19 updates from the Kent County Health Department, visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0yKjE56rAaEE7JwAKPC47A
Official Information
For official information:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/
Business Resources
Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Business
Maryland Business Relief Wizard
Maryland Farmer COVID-19 Relief Program
Agriculture and Rural Business RELIEF Act Programs
Neighborhood Business Works (NBW) Program: Opportunity Zone Micro Grant
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is administering funding for the Governor’s Maryland Strong Economic Recovery Initiative (MD-SERI).
- Tourism Non-profits
- Entertainment Venues
- Main Streets
https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/MarylandStrongEconomicRecoveryInitiative/default.aspx
Rural Relief Small Business Grants
As part of our continuing commitment to elevate our impact in rural America, LISC is inviting small business owners in rural locations across the country to apply for the LISC-Lowe's Rural Relief Small Business Grants program.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce– New Digital Resources Center provides the latest state guidelines, sector-specific guidance, small business advice, and other tools and resources to help employers and employees return to work safely and successfully. These tools and resources to be updated as new information becomes available.
State-Specific Guidance | Sector-Specific Guidance | Small Business-Specific Guidance
Additional Tools and Resources | Path Forward Webinar Series
Maryland Small Business Development Centers
USDA Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
GRANTS.GOV - Learn about grants, search for grants and complete applications all in one place.
Maryland Heritage Areas Emergency Operating Greants - The Maryland Heritage Areas Program is now accepting applications for COVID-19 Emergency Operating Grants from nonprofits. Nonprofit heritage tourism organizations located within the boundaries of a certified heritage area that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis are eligible to apply for grants of up to $20,000.
Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation - A nationwide community dedicated to making the restaurant industry more hospitable to everyone. Direct crisis relief to individual restaurant workers, grants for nonprofit organizations serving restaurant workers in crisis and zero-interest loans for restaurants to get back up and running.
Maryland Restaurant Relief Fund - OLD BAY, McCormick for Chefs, and CORECares have joined forces to offer support to local Maryland restaurants impacted by COVID-19 providing up to $2,500 in new grants.
Business Owners’ Idea Café Small Business Grant - $1,000 plus advertising opportunities grant is open to anyone who currently owns a small business that has been in existence for at least six months. There are no entry fees and a complete business plan is not required.
Resources for Residents
Resources for Residents
Rental Assistance
For housing and rental assistance related to COVID-19, please contact Tammy Duff or MRDC at tduff@mrdc.net or call 410-482-2585 ext 227.
If you have lost a loved one due to COVID-19 you can apply for assistance with funeral expenses through FEMA here.
Kent Attainable Housing has compiled the following information and resources to help families and individuals meet the many challenges they are dealing with at this time. Because information has changed quickly throughout this pandemic, we have provided the website URLs along with the information to ensure you keep current.
https://kentattainablehousing.org/surviving-coronavirus-challenges/
Additional Resources
Mid Shore Behavioral Health maintains up to date information on how to access service providers, emergency shelter, as well as behavioral health updates.
https://www.midshorebehavioralhealth.org/
Kent County Public WiFi Hotspots
Early Childhood Grants, Programming and Initiatives in Maryland During COVID-19 State of Emergency
All Kent County Recycling/Solid Waste Drop-off Centers have returned to normal operating hours.
For information visit: https://www.kentcounty.com/environmental/recycling-waste