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Targeted EIDL Grants Sees Increasing Progress & Other Stimulus Updates

Updated Friday April 16 11am PST There has been significant progress this week from the SBA for their major relief programs and stimulus updates as well. We have new data on Targeted EIDL grant approvals, why people are getting denied for Targeted EIDL grants, and when EIDL loan increases will

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Here's Why People Are Getting Rejected from Targeted EIDL Grants

Nearly 1 out of 10 people have been rejected from getting a Targeted EIDL Grant according to our latest poll. Find out why.

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Breaking: SBA Opens EIDL Loan Increase Requests

Last Updated April 7, 12pm PST The SBA began inviting people to apply for EIDL loan increases yesterday afternoon. As promised in the original March 25 announcement [https://helloskip.com/blog/sba-increases-eidl-loan-limits-dramatically/], the SBA would reach out to previous EIDL loan applicants. Action is needed

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Targeted EIDL Grants are Progressing Under Guzman

Updated Monday April 5, 2021 If you're waiting for EIDL grants, there is some good news, finally. We have a new poll running that shows continued progress in Targeted EIDL Grant approvals. This follows progress last week and the week before The new SBA leader, Isabel Guzman, has

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Here's What's In Biden's $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

President Biden shared his vision for a $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan that's focused on fixing roads and bridges, expanding broadband internet access and increasing funding for research and development, including for electric vehicles and charging stations. The plan includes higher corporate taxes to pay for the package.

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Biden Signs PPP Extension into Law

It's official. Yesterday, President Biden signed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) extension into law, extending the program through May 31, 2021. The PPP program was originally set to expire today, March 31st. PPP Extension Signed 1 Day Before Expiration Before signing the PPP Extension bill, which was approved

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Announcing our $500 Grants Program

Today, we're announcing our $500 grant program for small businesses and individuals. Since March 2020 we have helped nearly a quarter of a million small business and independent contractors navigate grants, loans, funding, and information. Since July 2020 we have been donating our YouTube revenue to give out

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The Senate Passes the PPP 2 Month Extension Bill

The Senate on Thursday voted to extend the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by an additional two months, allowing small businesses to continue to apply to the program through the end of May. Senators voted 92 to 7 to pass the PPP Extension and it will now go

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Answers to Common EIDL & PPP Related Questions

Here's a round up of some recent questions and quick answers by our team from comments left on our YouTube channel.

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Welcome to Our New Grants Premium Look!

We've redesigned our grants tracker page. Scan the feed, save what you like, get curated information, and check back often!

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The Latest State Level Funding Opportunities

Looking for grant and funding opportunities? Here's our twice weekly round-up of state-by-state specific grant and funding opportunities

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The Latest National Level Funding Opportunities

Looking for grant and funding opportunities? Here's our twice weekly round-up of non-state specific grant opportunities, such as from foundations or private organizations

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Get up to a $150,000 Line of Credit for your Business

If you could use extra funding, we've partnered with Fundbox to help businesses get between $1,000 and $150,000 lines of credit.

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PPP Loan Clarifications for Schedule C Filers

The new PPP rules have increased how much Schedule C filers can ask for. If you're still in the PPP process or thinking about it, here are some important updates.

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Get up to $20,000 Grant, Application Deadline March 19

The SNF Foundation has put together a grant program for small business owners to get up to $20,000. The deadline is March 19th to apply.

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Get Up To $15,000 in Zero Interest Loan With Kiva

If you could use a little extra cash and don't want to wait for grant programs, Kiva's an internationally known non-profit and can help you get up to a $15,000 loan for 0% interest.

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$20,000 Grant Program Deadline Approaching

A quick update to let you know about a relatively new grant program of up to $20,000 that is nationwide and has an application deadline on March 19. The grant program is through the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). We've heard positive things about this program and it

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How Many Stimulus Payments Have Been Sent So Far

On Friday, the IRS beginning depositing $1,400 stimulus checks in millions of bank accounts across the US. This is welcome news for millions of Americans who've been waiting months for more government support. Here's the latest information on how many stimulus checks have been sent

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A Quick Introduction to the Skip App

If you're new to the Skip app, welcome! We try to make the information and services self-explanatory and easy to explore on your own. You can always chat with us or send us feedback from the Profile screen. Meanwhile, here's a quick hello and app

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What's In the Stimulus Package for Individuals and Small Businesses?

Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion stimulus package [https://helloskip.com/blog/heres-whats-in-the-1-9-trillion-stimulus-package/], clearing the way for it to go to President Biden for his signature by Friday. With Biden's signature, aid for millions of

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Stimulus Package & EIDL Grants See Positive Progress

The $1.9 trillion stimulus package final vote may be in the House Tuesday or Wednesday, beating the March 14 deadline to preserve a $300 per week unemployment supplement. Meanwhile, both the Targeted EIDL Grant programs and PPP loan programs for small businesses continue to see positive progress. Stimulus Package

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Targeted EIDL Grants Are Going Out

In today's video update, we talk about the latest news that people are starting to receive Targeted EIDL grants. After months of waiting, it seems that people are finally getting reports that they are approved on their SBA porta [https://helloskip.com/blog/check-targeted-eidl-grant-status-

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Here's What's in the $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package

The US Senate narrowly passed the $1.9 trillion relief package today and it is expected the bill will be signed into law this coming week. The Senate vote was the largest hurdle facing this bill and was a marathon voting session with some last minute concessions by Democrats on

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PPP Rule Changes and PPP Approvals Update

Updated Friday March 5 at 5:30pm EST As of Friday, March 5, the SBA and approved lenders are still giving priority to small businesses (businesses less than 20 employees). Based on our reports from lenders, there has been significant progress this week in terms of both submissions to the

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Vaccine Pace Continues To Increase

A quick Thursday update on the positive vaccine news and our new social vaccine tracker [http://helloskip.com/vaccine-tracker/?ref=SkipBlog]. Thanks for tuning in and let's dive in. Vaccine Progress Continues To Accelerate The US vaccination effort has now surpassed an average of 2 million doses