{"id":9544,"date":"2021-04-01T12:50:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T16:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=9544"},"modified":"2022-11-30T08:49:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T13:49:32","slug":"paycheck-protection-plan-extended","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/paycheck-protection-plan-extended\/","title":{"rendered":"Paycheck Protection Program Extended for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Just days before the Paycheck Protection Program was set to run out on March 31, President Biden extended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/189573\/loans-to-usa-small-businesses-and-nonprofits-for-assistance-during-the-covid-crisis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this vital program<\/a>. Now, the program will accept applications through December 31, 2021. This is welcome news for small business throughout the US. But what exactly does this mean for small businesses that are still struggling during this year-plus pandemic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, nonprofit organizations and small businesses, including agricultural businesses, in the US or its territories are eligible for this shot of financial relief. The goal is help these businesses that have experienced a temporary loss of revenue during the global pandemic through low-interest loans with a repayment timeline of up to 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I use Paycheck Protection Program for?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Paycheck Protection Plan, funds may provide assistance small businesses and nonprofits to help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Working capital.<\/li><li>Normal operating expenses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it&#8217;s important to note that &#8220;operating expenses&#8221; covers most areas of business! These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rent<\/li><li>Utilities<\/li><li>Fixed debt payments<\/li><li>Health care benefits.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much is available under the PPP?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting the week of April 6, loans up to a maximum of $500,000 are available to use for 24 months of economic injury. However, interest rates differ for nonprofit organization and small businesses. But, these loans use fixed interest rates and that&#8217;s great news! This means that over the term of the loan, repayment won&#8217;t increase from rising interest rates. In addition, there are no fees or penalties for early loan repayment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So is my business eligible to apply to the Paycheck Protection Plan?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The federal government has certain requirements in order for businesses and nonprofits to be eligible for this program. 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