The $900 billion federal funding bill passed by the U.S. Congress during the closing days of 2020 opens doors of opportunity for many Americans taking an economic hit due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Allocated dollars for small businesses, schools, daycare centers, and healthcare providers is meant to help ease the financial burden and allow organizations to implement necessary COVID-19 mitigation strategies to stabilize our communities. COVID-19 relief funding outlined in the CARES Act can be used to purchase commercial indoor air purification systems like ISO-Aire Elite Commercial Air Purifiers. Our portable units are built with proven medical-grade components and safeguard against COVID-19 and improve indoor air quality by capturing and destroying 99.99% of airborne pathogens, pollutants, VOCs and allergens.
For organizations looking to apply for funding to bring clean indoor air into buildings, classrooms, restaurants or fitness centers, not everyone has time to read through the 5,000-plus page bill. Below is a breakout of a few package highlights by category with links to resources:
EDUCATION: As schools and universities work to resume in-class and on-campus learning, ensuring classrooms are protected with clean air is essential. The bill includes $54.3 billion in emergency relief funds for K-12 schools, including facility repairs and improvements in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to improve indoor air quality. The bill also allocates $22.7 billion for colleges and universities as part of the CARES Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.
Read how we’ve helped Michigan State University and the New York City Fire Department remain open and improve air quality with air purification solutions.
CHILD CARE —The bill includes $10 billion to support childcare providers and enabling them to open safely. Our ISO-Aire team has worked closely with Green Meadows Schoolhouse in Lewis Center, Ohio to deliver purified air into the school’s isolation room. And our partners at Tiny Tots and Little Tykes updated their entire school facility with integrated ISO-Aire clean air technology solutions.
BUSINESSES — Relief for businesses is extensive at $284 billion that ranges from Payroll Protection Program loans to Economic Injury Disaster Loans. The bill set aside $15 billion for struggling live event entertainment and arts venues looking to step up COVID safety measures. In addition to masks, limited occupancy, and safe spacing, purified indoor air is an essential piece of the mitigation puzzle.
HEALTH CARE – For skilled nursing facilities, long term care residences, out-patient clinics and other healthcare organizations, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department has a toll-free phone number – 866-569-3522 – to answer questions about the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. Find information about the COVID-19 grant opportunities and guidance here and a site specifically for providers is located here. ISO-Aire commercial air purifiers are protecting residents at many nursing homes and senior living facilities across the country.
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