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SBA to Resume Taking PPP Applications on Monday, April 27

April 24, 2020 The Small Business Administration is expected to resume taking Paycheck Protection Program applications Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. MST. We encourage you to reach out to your lender ASAP...

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BREAKING NEWS – Governor Bullock Provides Phased Reopening Plan for Montana

April 22, 2020 Governor Bullock announced the phased reopening during a press conference at noon today, Wednesday April 22nd. Read more. Here are the guides for reopening: Montana Reopening Guidelines...

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Bill to Revive SBA Loans Passes Senate

April 21, 2020 The U.S. Senate just passed a bill to revive the Small Business Administration’s disaster loan and grant programs. The House is expected to vote its approval on Thursday and the...

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Governor Bullock Announces Task Force

April 17, 2020 Governor Steve Bullock has announced the establishment of the Coronavirus Relief Fund Task Force to provide guidance and advice on how to best use $1.25 billion appropriated to Montana...

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Letter to Montana’s Congressional Delegation

April 17, 2020 Today, we (MNA and nearly 170 other nonprofits across the state) submitted a letter to Montana's Congressional Delegation requesting they ensure nonprofits are afforded vital resources in...

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New Improved Paycheck Protection Program Guidance from SBA/Treasury

April 7, 2020 Yesterday, the government put out additional guidance instructing financial institutions on how to review and process PPP loan applications. It’s worth a read if you are filling out your...

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CENSUS DAY IN THE ERA OF COVID-19

April 1, 2020 Today is Census Day in Montana. All Montana households can compete the census online, by phone at 1-844-330-2020, or by mail - even without receiving an official invitation/ID to...

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Coronavirus Package Could Provide Aid To Montana Nonprofits

March 31, 2020 Many nonprofit organizations across Montana have canceled programs and postponed big spring fundraisers in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Participants in a recent...

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US Department of Labor Announces Additional Guidance for Sick, Family, and Medical Leave

March 27, 2020 Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced more guidance to provide information to workers and employers about how each will be able to take advantage...

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What is in the Phase 3 COVID-19 bill for Nonprofits

March 26, 2020 Congressional and Administration negotiators reached agreement on the Phase 3 COVID-19 economic stimulus bill early Wednesday morning and that the Senate and House hope to pass the $2...

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