Application Accepted Today, May 18, 2020
Update as of May 18, 2020, 5 p.m.

Aloha PMAG Physicians,

As you can expect, high volume of applications are going through the credit unions for the Small Business Relief and Recovery Fund (SBRRF), please anticipate technical difficulties. You may need to try and submit your application online a few times before getting through.

Although you may not double dip the SBRRF with the PPP loan and/or EIDL, you may use the SBRRF for expenses from March 20, 2020 to the date you receive your PPP loan and/or EIDL. Hopefully, it can help cover some of your expenses for payroll, rent, utilities, COVID-19 safety precautions, etc.

We will provide updates when they become available. Please see prior emails below for program details.

Thank you for your patience.

Sincerely,

Maggie Martinson
PQH Director of Practice Development
Application Accepted Today, May 18, 2020
Aloha PMAG Physicians,

The Small Business Relief and Recovery Fund is a reimbursement program for a grant up to $10,000 for each business. You may not double dip with funding from PPP loan and/or EIDL and/or EIDL Advance Grant money. Once your application is finalized with the credit union, you will need to submit proof for reimbursement request; for example, proof of expenses include rent, utilities, payroll, COVID-19 safety precautions, etc. 

More information is listed for you below.



SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND: Purpose is to reimburse small businesses for costs incurred from business interruption due to Emergency Proclamations and help small businesses implement safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • One-time reimbursement for expenses up to $10,000 to each qualified business that have less than $1,000,000 in gross annual revenue and 30 or fewer employees.
  • Eligible business types: a. Businesses registered with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and sole proprietors b. Non-profit organizations registered with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and designated as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19).
  • This is a REIMBURSEMENT program; proof of payment required: invoice, receipt, or other proof of payment needed.
  • Examples of expenses include Rent, Utilities, Payroll, Physical Distancing Measures.
  • Fund will not reimburse payments applied from another Federally-funded CARES Act Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), etc.
  • The fund can also reimburse expenses incurred to implement physical distancing and other safety precautions to comply with business opening and operating guidelines.
  • Examples of Safety Precautions:
  1. Increasing physical separation between employees at the worksite.
  2. Increasing physical separation between employees and customers.
  3. Implementing services remotely (e.g., phone, video, or internet/web).
  4. Costs associated with delivering products through curbside pick-up or delivery.
  5. Provide hand cleansers in the workplace, including alcohol-based hand sanitizer at least 60% alcohol.
  6. Placing hand sanitizers in multiple locations to encourage hand hygiene.

The City and County of Honolulu Office of Economic Development (OED) is partnering with local credit unions who will distribute the funds. Partner Credit Unions:

  • Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union - (808) 531-3711
  • Hawaii State Federal Credit Union - (808) 587-2700
  • HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union - (808) 534-4300
  • Honolulu Federal Credit Union - (808) 777-5646

Apply with a Credit Union

Select a credit union from the links below based on the last four digits of your GET number not considering any dashes. For example, if the GET number is 1234567-01, then the last four would be 6701 and fall to credit union #3.


Questions regarding the Grant or Application Process once submitted should be directed to the servicing Credit Union for your application.

The program is open only for on-line application. Due to COVID-19 safety requirements, participating credit unions cannot handle walk-ins at this time. Please seek help from community organizations or groups if you have problems applying.
Email below was previously distributed on May 14, 2020
CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU

Up To $10,000 Grant Per Business
Starts On May 18, 2020
Aloha PMAG Physicians,

You may have heard about this Small Business Relief and Recovery Fund from the City and County of Honolulu. We are not sure if physician practices qualify for this grant. Guidelines, application, and other details will be forthcoming. The program will launch on Monday, May 18th. We will share details as soon as we can. 

Here is the latest information from the C&C website.

The purpose is to reimburse small businesses for costs incurred from business interruption due to Emergency Proclamations and help small businesses implement safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The City and County of Honolulu has been allocated funds under the Coronavirus Relief Fund, with Federal guidance that authorizes application of a portion of these funds for expenses associated with the provision of economic support in connection with the COVID-19 public health emergency.

The fund will be called “Small Businesses Relief and Recovery Fund” or SBRRF, to provide grants to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency and provide one-time grants of $10,000 to each qualified business. Beneficiaries of this Relief Fund would include businesses greatly injured by the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency such as boutiques, food establishments, accommodations, entertainment and recreation establishments, personal care services, auto transportation, retail businesses, and other businesses

The City and County of Honolulu through the Office of Economic Development (OED) will partner with participating local credit unions who will distribute the grant funds.

The partner Credit Unions are:
  • Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union

  • Hawaii State Federal Credit Union

  • Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union

  • Honolulu Federal Credit Union


Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Press Office: 768-5768

City announces Small Business Relief and Recovery Fund

HONOLULU – Today, the City and County of Honolulu announced a Small Business Relief and Recovery Fund using $25 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding.

The program, set to be launched on Monday, May 18, will reimburse small businesses for costs incurred from business interruption due to Emergency Proclamations and helps small businesses implement safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The City’s Office of Economic Development (OED) has collaborated with community credit unions to receive grant applications and disburse funds. The participating credit unions are Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union, Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union, Hawai‘i USA Federal Credit Union, and Honolulu Federal Credit Union.

“Using the CARES Act money to help our small businesses and get our economy back on its feet is essential,” said Mayor Kirk Caldwell. “Mahalo to the credit unions that have stepped up to offer their services to the mom-and-pop shops, senior homes, retail businesses, and restaurants across Oʻahu. Seeing these not-for-profit lending institutions come together during a time like this is a true indicator that the Aloha Spirit shines through and will be with us long after this pandemic is over.”

“Today, we are not only stopping the spread, but taking action to stop the economic devastation caused by COVID-19,” said Sherry Menor-McNamara, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i. “The Small Business Relief and Recovery Fund provides a badly needed lifeline to O‘ahu businesses who are struggling to keep the lights on and afford necessary changes to continue operations. Our local businesses are the heart of our communities, and we all need to continue to support local to help them through this difficult time. Mahalo to Mayor Caldwell and the City and County of Honolulu for your leadership on behalf of O‘ahu’s business community.”

Expenditures grants could be used for expenses like rent, utilities, payroll, lost sales, lost opportunities, and other capital expenses. The fund will also pay for costs incurred to implement physical distancing and other safety precautions to comply with business opening and operating guidelines . 

“When you think of business recovery you don’t always think of credit unions,” said Vince Otsuka, President and CEO of Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union. “But these are unprecedented times. We are seeing a record number of our neighbors seeking relief during this crisis and we’re proud to join the other major credit unions in the state at providing a helping hand. We look forward to this opportunity to help get O‘ahu safely back to work.”

Each qualifying small business may receive benefits as a one-time payment. Proper documentation will accompany an application to demonstrate hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide funding support to Oʻahu small businesses in a one-time payment of $10,000 each and can include reimbursement for expenses related to implementing COVID-19 safety measures/precautions. 

More information on the City’s Small Business Relief and Recovery Fund will be posted on OneOahu.org .

—PAU—