Paycheck Protection Program

An SBA-backed loan that helped businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis.

Notice: The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ended on May 31, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.

  • PPP loan forgiveness

    Borrowers may be eligible for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness.
  • PPP lender information

    Information and resources for lenders participating in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
  • PPP data

    SBA maintains access to data for all its current and past COVID-19 relief programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
  • First Draw PPP loan

    If you did not receive a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan before, First Draw PPP loans may have been available to you.
  • Second Draw PPP loan

    If you previously received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, certain businesses were eligible for a Second Draw PPP loan.
  • Get help with your PPP loan

    SBA offers free counseling and training events to help you with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Short URL: sba.gov/ppp