Coronavirus Hardship Resources

Are you looking for emergency response resources to help with food, rental or mortgage assistance? Start local. Many municipal governments have information on where families can find food and housing financial support on their city government or health corporation websites.

On this page:

• Local Government Specialists
• Statewide Resources
• Business Resources
• Student Resources

How Do I Contact My Local Government Specialist?

Local Government and Emergency Operations Centers

• Interactive map
  
• Tribal Contacts
• Call 907-269-8122 or email the Resource Desk

Alaska 2-1-1

The hours for the 2-1-1 call center are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m:

• Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-478-2221
• Email 2-1-1
  
• Search Database

Statewide Resources

DHSS Public Assistance

• General Relief
• Cash Assistance
• Child Care
• Food Assistance
• Health Care

• Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
  This Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households.

Funeral Assistance

• COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
  Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
  

Business Resources

• Local government and Emergency Operations Centers
  
• Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
  This Alaska Department hosts a Resource Portal for business that includes information on state and federal resources for small businesses.

• COVID-19 Economic Stabilization
  The Office of the Governor established the “Alaska Economic Stabilization Team” and a corresponding website. The site includes resources and links for small businesses, and for Alaskan’s seeking unemployment insurance. 
• Alaska Small Business Development Center Overview of the CARES Act
  The Alaska SBDC has created this guide to the CARES Act and the various programs that are available to small businesses.
• Alaska’s Participating Lenders List
  This list contains Alaska lending institutions that are authorized to lend and participate in SBA programs like the Paycheck Protection Program.

Student Resources

• University of Alaska Coronavirus Information
  This site is a clearinghouse for information about the University of Alaska's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including emergency financial support for students.