Update on funding resources for US sellers

[MurphyGardens]

Congress is working on a disaster relief package to help struggling American workers and businesses manage the global COVID-19 pandemic. The problem? They’re considering solutions for employees and traditional small businesses, but not the self-employed microbusinesses who make up the majority of Etsy sellers. We are encouraging Congress to include our community (see a recent op-ed by Josh, our CEO), but lawmakers need to hear from you too. 

Join us in urging Congress to help Etsy sellers today: https://etsy.me/COVID-Action-Alert

We’re asking Congress to ensure that any COVID-19 stimulus package includes comprehensive supports for the self-employed and microbusinesses, including: 

• Direct cash assistance
• Expanded unemployment protection
• Protection of business-critical services, like shipping, payments, and internet connectivity

Together, these reforms would ensure that Etsy sellers can weather the immediate threat of the coronavirus pandemic, along with the longer-term threat of economic downturn. 

But Congress won’t act on these ideas unless they hear from you—their constituents—directly.  

Learn more about the comprehensive supports requested for the seller community on the Seller Handbook. 

[MurphyGardens · Accepted solution]

On April 21, Congress agreed on an additional relief funding package to provide $320 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and $60 billion for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance program. Small businesses are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible due to anticipated demand. Learn more on the Seller Handbook: https://etsy.me/2zkx3Ks