Coronavirus Updates for the Community Action Network
In light of increasing concerns about a broader coronavirus outbreak and the impacts on normal business operations, CAPLAW has compiled resources that are particularly relevant to the Community Action network. We will be closely monitoring the situation and will update this page as new developments occur, particularly when federal awarding agencies issue program-specific guidance.
Last updated February 16, 2022
Federal Agencies Guidance
Office of Community Services (CSBG/LIHEAP)
- CSBG IM 2020-158 Cares Act Supplemental Administrative Guidance – Issued May 8, 2020
- CSBG Dear Colleague Letter on ACF Administrative Flexibilities for Grantees Affected by COVID-19 – Issued March 31, 2020
- LIHEAP Dear Colleague Letter on ACF Administrative Flexibilities for Grantees Affected by COVID-19 – Issued March 31, 2020
- CSBG Dear Colleague Letter on Guidance Related to COVID-19 – Issued March 12, 2020
- LIHEAP Dear Colleague Letter on Guidance Related to COVID-19 – Issued March 12, 2020
Office of Management and Budget
- OMB Allows Federal Awarding Agencies to Repurpose Federal Funds to Fight Coronavirus – Issued April 9, 2020
- OMB Expands the Scope of Administrative Relief to Grantees Affected by COVID-19 – Issued March 19, 2020
- OMB Allows Federal Awarding Agencies to Grant Administrative Relief Under the Uniform Guidance – Issued March 9, 2020
Office of Head Start
- OHS COVID-19 Updates – Updated December 2, 2021
- ACF-IM-HS-20-03 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Fiscal Flexibilities – Issued May 21, 2020
- Responding to Head Start Grantee Questions on COVID-19 – Issued May 21, 2020
- Enrollment Q&As – Updated April 20, 2020
OHS issues general guidance on enrollment inquiries related to COVID-19 program closures, as well as specific guidance and flexibilities related to grantees participating in the Full Enrollment Initiative. - ACF-PI-HS-20-03 FY 2020 Supplemental Funds in Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Issued April 14, 2020
This Program Instruction (PI) provides information about supplemental funds available for Head Start Programs in response to COVID-19. It describes the purpose, eligibility, and application process for supplemental summer programs and one-time activities in response to COVID-19. - Program Instruction 20-03: FY 2020 Supplemental Funds in Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Issued April 14, 2020
- Responding to Head Start Grantee Questions on COVID-19 – Updated March 31, 2020
- Head Start Dear Colleague Letter on ACF Administrative Flexibilities for Grantees Affected by COVID-19
- Temporarily Repurposing Head Start and Early Head Start Centers – Partnering to Support Emergency Child Care During the COVID-19 Crisis – Issued March 24, 2020
- COVID-19 Wages and Benefits – Issued March 13, 2020
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Flexibilities – Issued March 13, 2020
- Managing Infectious Diseases – Dr. Deborah Bergeron Video – Issued March 13, 2020
- HHS Dear Colleague Letter on Guidance Related to COVID-19 – Issued March 12, 2020
- OHS COVID-19 Updates – Last updated September 28, 2020
- What Programs in Communities with Identified Coronavirus Should Know
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- COVID-19 FAQs for Public Housing Agencies – Issued April 22, 2020
- CDC: Interim Guidance for Homeless Service Providers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Issued March 2020
- Questions to Assist CoCs and Public Health Authorities to Limit the Spread of Infectious Disease in Homeless Programs – Issued March 9, 2020
- Specific Considerations for Public Health Authorities to Limit Infection Risk Among People Experiencing Homelessness – Issued March 9, 2020
- Eligible ESG Costs for Infectious Disease Preparedness – Issued March 5, 2020
- Message from Community Planning and Development – Issued March 2020
- Message from Public and Indian Housing – Issued March 2, 2020
- Infectious Disease Toolkit for Homeless Shelters and Continuum of Care Providers – Last updated March 2020
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Guidance for Childcare Programs – Last updated September 1, 2020
- Guidance for Mass Gatherings and Large Community Events – Last updated July 7, 2020
World Health Organization
- Planning Recommendations for Mass Gatherings – Last updated May 29, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor (FLSA/OSHA)
- Temporary Rule: Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Effective April 2, 2020
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 – Issued March 9, 2020
- COVID-19 and the Workplace – Issued March 2020
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
- COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers
- COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answers
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act – Updated March 21, 2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
USCIS encourages all those, including aliens, with symptoms that resemble Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (fever, cough, shortness of breath) to seek necessary medical treatment or preventive services. Such treatment will not negatively affect any alien as part of a future Public Charge analysis. – Last reviewed March 13, 2020
U.S. Department of Energy
- Weatherization Assistance Program Frequently Asked Questions Related to COVID-19 – Issued March 25, 2020
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- New Employer Tax Credits – Issued May 2020
- IRS extends more tax deadlines, including Form 990-series returns and notices – Issued April 14, 2020
- FAQs: Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act – Last updated May 8, 2020
- COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave FAQs – Last updated April 28, 2020