SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Eliminating barriers to accessing the Paycheck Protection Program

The SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides eligible businesses with access to low interest and partially to fully forgivable loans with no personal guarantee or collateral required. Eligible small businesses and nonprofits can use these funds to help pay business payroll, utilities, and other operating expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the Paycheck Protection Program was first launched, many businesses – particularly those owned by people of color – found themselves unable to access the application process. We are dedicated to helping underrepresented and under-resourced small businesses access resources to keep their workforce employed and navigate COVID-19.

Partnerships to Access PPP

Bridgeway is not an SBA Lender that is eligible to process PPP loan applications. We have set up partnerships to help Bridgeway clients, businesses owned by people of color, and small businesses applying for the first time access the PPP application process. We are working with another CDFI, the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) to connect small businesses to the PPP loan application portal and provide application assistance in partnership with Paramount Pursuits. In collaboration with our partners, Bridgeway can help you navigate the PPP application process so you can submit your loan request with confidence.

Deadline to apply through Bridgeway + CRF is March 8th, 2021:

Our partner CRF will stop accepting new PPP loan applications on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 12:00 noon CST.  Applications received before this date and time will be processed.