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Updated July 8, 2020 August 8 is the new deadline for lenders to submit Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications on behalf of…

The JPMorgan Chase Institute has released research on the early impact of COVID-19 on small business finances—including cash balances, revenues, and expenses—during the…

Updated July 7, 2020 On June 16 and 17, OFN held its ninth annual—but first-ever virtual—Small Business Finance Forum for more than…

On June 17, Alphabet and Google Sr. Vice President & CFO Ruth Porat published a blog post regarding the company’s commitment to helping small businesses…

On June 17, OFN announced the first round of Grow with Google Small Business Fund loans and grants funded by Google.org. Five…

On June 8, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced a $225 million statewide grant program to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19…

The CDFI Locator (Locator) is a valuable resource for finding CDFIs that can fulfill a wide range of specific needs for people and communities…

The Treasury Department and SBA made an announcement on May 28 to set aside $10 billion of round two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding exclusively for Community…

On May 20, the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released its final Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rule just six weeks after the…