PPP Resources
January 2021: The federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is now open again and there are other new stimulus programs that can help home based providers.
Home Grown is partnering with Civitas Strategies to provide guidance on this next round of PPP applications and on the forgiveness process as well as other stimulus programs.
Please see the resources below. If you need help on the PPP or other stimulus programs you can get FREE help from Home Grown by emailing PPP@civstrat.com
For Providers and Caregivers
Update: October 2021
October 14, 2021: The U.S. Small Business Administration has recently announced a new portal that will help to streamline the PPP loan forgiveness process for borrowers with loans under $150,000. Previously, all PPP forgiveness request required paperwork to be completed and submitted through your lender, but many banks have now opted into this direct forgiveness portal option which can be found here: https://directforgiveness.sba.gov/ Please see the videos below for more information.
SBA Direct Forgiveness for the Paycheck Protection Program for Loans under $150,000 (English)
SBA Direct Forgiveness for the Paycheck Protection Program for Loans under $150,000 (Spanish)
Webinar Recordings:
View recordings of webinars on the PPP and stimulus programs for Home-Based Child Care Providers in 2021.
(English) PPP for Home-Based Child Care Providers: Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 2:00-3:00pm Eastern.
(Spanish) PPP for Home-Based Child Care Providers: Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 6:00-7:00pm Eastern
The Stimulus Navigator and worksheet guides child providers through six questions to help you determine eligibility for PPP and other stimulus programs. Download them below.
Stimulus Navigator: 6 Questions for Every Child Care Business
Please see the documents below for step-by-step guidance on the PPP forgiveness process (updated October 2021).
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness Handbook (English)
Programa de Protección de Cheques Manual de Perdón (Espanol)
The forgiveness process was recently changed. A new handbook will be available soon.
Frequently Asked Questions: PPP Loan Forgiveness
Updated March 2021