Paycheck Protection Program Exhausted
The SBA is currently unable to accept new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program based on available appropriations funding.

HOWEVER, you should still apply at your local SBA lender, or complete and correct any application that you've already submitted.

If more funds become available, they will be disbursed first come, first serve once lenders have access to those funds. Lenders will cull from the applications that they have already received.

If you need help finding an approved SBA lender, you can find a list here.
Additional Grant/Loan Programs
JP Centre/South Main Streets has been maintaining a list of available grant and loan programs. If you have answered our survey (see below), you may have already received a list.

When applying for a grant or loan, please be aware that most funds are operating on a first come, first serve basis. Please check the website to ensure that they are still accepting applications.

BE CAREFUL OF SCAMS. As you move toward applying for loans or benefits, watch out for scammers. You should never be charged a fee for accessing the SBA applications, for IRS forms, or for filing for benefits.
Other Tax Credits and Rebates
Employee Retention Credit with Cash Back

The Employee Retention Credit is a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes equal to 50 percent of the qualified wages an eligible employer pays to employees after March 12, 2020, and before January 1, 2021.


Coronavirus-Related Paid Leave Tax Credits (and reimbursement)

Covered employers qualify for dollar-for-dollar reimbursement through tax credits for all qualifying wages paid under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).




Please contact us if you need any assistance understanding either of these programs.
Small Business Workshops and Webinars
SBA Score Boston is offering live webinars to small businesses to help you weather the crisis and create opportunities for your business to evolve.

Join our Marketplace of businesses offering gift cards. Send us your information and we will add your business to our listing of those who offer online shopping and online gift card sales. Please include your logo, email, phone number, and relevant URL links.
Do you need business assistance?

JP Centre/South Main Streets enacted a strategy to provide both immediate and long-term assistance for businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis. We are here to provide resources, counseling, and financial aid.

To help us with this process, we are rolling out a confidential assessment to determine what your needs are. If you complete the survey, someone will be in contact with you shortly. Or you can contact our Executive Director by email.
JP Centre/South Main Streets is working to keep updates regarding our immediate Jamaica Plain neighborhood on our website at jpcentresouth.com/coronavirus.

Please make sure that you are listed on our directory of businesses that are currently open, offering takeout/delivery, and have gift certificates for sale. You can now create a listing on the website.