In order to reach the smallest businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration will offer PPP loans to businesses with fewer than 20 employees and sole proprietors through Wednesday, March 10, 2021. This exclusive application period focuses on serving very small businesses such as family child care educators and early care and education programs.
- The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a forgivable loan program designed to help small businesses, such as Family Child Care Homes or Child Care Centers with financial support during these unprecedented times.
- From February 24 to March 10, 2021, only businesses with fewer than 20 employees can apply for a PPP loan.
For more information about PPP and other financial business supports, please visit the Office of Child Care’s (OCC) webpage: