Economic Injury Disaster Loan

EIDL Advance funds were originally calculated based on the number of employees on an applicant’s COVID-19 EIDL application: $1,000/employee, up to a maximum of $10,000. The Targeted EIDL Advance provides businesses in low-income communities with additional funds to ensure small business continuity, adaptation, and resiliency.

Eligibility
• All forms of business (Profit & Non-profit businesses), ESPOs, and tribal businesses
• Must employ no more than 500 employees
• Independent contractors, sole proprietors can apply as well

Eligibility for the Targeted EIDL Advance
• Must be located in a low-income community
• Must show at least 50% decrease in revenue
• Must employ 10 employees or less

Uses
• Can be used to pay business expenses (working capital, payroll, bills, fixed debts).
• Recipients do not have to be approved for an EIDL loan to receive the EIDL advance

Loan Amount for EIDL Loan
• Based upon businesses working capital for 6 months
• Maximum amount is subject to change based upon SBA guidelines

Grant Amount for EIDL advance
Up to $10K max

Interest Rate & Repayment for EIDL loan only
• 3.75% interest for small businesses, 2.75% for non-profits
• 30-year loan
• Payments deferred for 12 months ( your loan will continue to accrue interest, but you are not required to make any payments)
• No repayment necessary for the EIDL advance (grant)

Where to Apply
EIDL Loan is open and can apply directly on the SBA website: https://covid19relief.sba.gov
EIDL advance currently unavailable until further notice

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The Cook County COVID-19 Recovery: Small Business Assistance program provides support for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.