April 28, 2020 - On April 3, 2020, the U.S.
Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting applications
for the $349 billion Payment Protection Program (PPP). The PPP was
intended to provide relief during the Covid-19 pandemic to small
businesses through forgivable loans. However, the funds allocated
for the PPP were drained within two (2) weeks of launch. A second
installment of funds to the PPP of $310 billion has been passed.
For nonprofits, this provides another opportunity to apply for
relief through the PPP.
What is the Payment Protection Program:
The PPP provides loans to small businesses and nonprofits that
may be forgiven if certain requirements are met (as explained
below)