Assistance program
Paycheck Protection Loan Program (PPP)
$811.6 Billion committed in FY2020–FY2026
- Agency
- Small Business Administration, Small Business Administration
- Assistance
- Not Applicable
- CFDA number
- 59.073
- What it does
- The Paycheck Protection Program established by the CARES Act is implemented by the Small Business Administration with support from the Department of the Treasury. The effective period began March 27, 2020 through August 8, 2020. The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act) enacted on December 27, 2020, provided appropriations through May 31, 2021 or until funds are expended, for the PPP loan program. SBA reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for First Draw Loans the week of January 11, 2021. First Draw PPP Loans can be used to help fund payroll costs, including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay for mortgage interest, rent, utilities, worker protection costs related to COVID-19, uninsured property damage costs caused by looting or vandalism during 2020, and certain supplier costs and expenses for operations. Additionally, The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) now allows certain eligible borrowers that previously received a PPP loan to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan with the same general loan terms as their First Draw PPP Loan. Second Draw PPP Loans can be used to help fund payroll costs, including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay for mortgage interest, rent, utilities, worker protection costs related to COVID-19, uninsured property damage costs caused by looting or vandalism during 2020, and certain supplier costs and expenses for operations Business Entities (partnerships, corporations, LLC), Sole Proprietors, independent Contractors, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, 501(c)(6)Organization, 501(C) 19Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, maybe eligible if they also meet program size standards and certain limitations.
- Who benefits
- Not for Profit Entities and Small businesses that meet the size and eligibility standards www.treasury.gov
- Who applies
- Additional information is available on SBA's website at www.sba.gov
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