Is My Small Business Eligible for SBA Funding?
PolicyMap is making it possible for the US Small Business Administration (SBA) to help small businesses determine if they are eligible for COVID-19 Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance funding.
Using Tax Incentives to Encourage Low-Income Housing Constructions
Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits are invaluable tools for state agencies to encourage low-income housing projects. PolicyMap users can now identify where these tax credit programs could be put to best use.
ACS 5-Year Estimates Include New Race & Ethnicity Indicators
American Community Survey 5-year estimates provide new race & ethnicity indicators. PolicyMap users can now look at Hispanic or Latino ethnicity by race.
New Study Can Help Target COVID-19 Vaccines
A new study shows two tools that help people understand their risk of dying from COVID-19 based on where they live, along with their socioeconomic information and certain health conditions.
Neighborhood Level Health Estimates Give Deeper Insight Into Community Health
Our current pandemic makes it critical for accurate information on local health conditions. PolicyMap has health estimation data available for users to understand the conditions in their neighborhoods.
Digging Deeper: Where Small Businesses Employ Most Workers
As COVID-19 cases rise across the US, states implement new mask mandates and business restrictions. Using employment data we can identify areas most in need of support to survive the COVID-19 business environment.
COVID-19 Cases Rise in the Upper Midwest
COVID-19 cases are surging in rural areas. By using health resources data, we can identify areas with substantial health-related challenges
Election 2020: Decided by People with Disabilities?
A recent study shows that voters with disabilities could sway the results of the upcoming presidential election.
A Pathway to Rapidly Cutting COVID-19 Deaths through a Risk-based Vaccination Strategy
Johns Hopkins University and PolicyMap have published two new resources: the COVID-19 Mortality Risk Calculator, and COVID-19 Risk Maps.