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CARES Act Resources

These resources are a guide for applying for a loan through the United States CARES Act.

Recent CARES Act Articles

Federal Register Publication of the CARES Act

The CARES Act Programs Equitable Services to Students and Teachers in Non-Public Schools Interim Final Rule (IFR) has been officially published in the Federal Register. (7/1/20)

CAPE Outlook June 2020 Newsletter

In their June 2020 newsletter, the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) discusses how the US Department of Education is elevating the CARES Act equitable services guidance into a legally binding rule. 

CARES ACT - Clarity For Christian Organizations on Separation Between Church & State

This article by Vanderbloemen discusses the clarification the US Treasury made about their policy around faith-based organizations in response to fears leaders of Christian organizations expressed about taking money from the federal government. (4/3/20)

Providing Equitable Services to Students and Teachers in Non-public Schools Under the CARES Act Programs

The United States Department of Education released guidance on the CARES Act regarding the eligibility to receive equitable services under the CARES Act.


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CARES Act Education Stabilization Fund: Steps Private School Leaders Should Take Now to Prepare

This article from the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) recommends how private schools can prepare to use the resources in the Education Stabilization Fund.


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US Small Business Administration Faith-Based FAQ

This document from the US SBA provides an FAQ regarding participation of faith-based organizations in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL). (4/3/20)


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ACSI Notice Additional SBA Guidance for PPP and EIDL

This guidance from ACSI provides key takeaways from the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) supplemental interim final rule where they provided additional guidance on the application of affiliation rules for purposes of the Paycheck Protection Projection Program (PPP) and the forgiveness of PPP loans. (4/4/20)


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Paycheck Protection Program Application Form

This application is the form that should be submitted when applying for a PPP loan. Please go to the SBA website for the latest information. (Last updated 4/3/20)


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SBA Business Loan Program Temporary Changes - Paycheck Protection Program

This interim final rule announces the temporary addition of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Loan Program.


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ACSI Guidance on CARES Act Loan Application and Forgiveness

This guidance provided by ACSI includes information about the SBA Payroll Protection Program and Christian school guidance on loan applications and forgiveness. (4/2/20)


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CAPE Letter to USDE

This letter, written by the Council for American Private Education (CAPE), was sent to the US Department of Education regarding the Education Stabilization Fund portion of the CARES Act. (4/1/20)


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Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist

Prepared by the US Chamber of Commerce, this guide will help you determine if you are eligible for applying for a loan.


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Key Differences: PPP and EIDL

Shows the key differences between a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Disaster Loans (EIDL).


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Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act

Provided by the National Council of Nonprofits, this document describes in details the loans available, including the Paycheck Protection Program, Expanded EIDL & Emergency Grants, and Mid-Size Loan Program.


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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet

This resource is a Q&A for borrowers who are considering applying for a PPP loan.


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CARES Act PPP Calculation

Created by Vanderbloemen, a church staffing and Christian executive search firm, this sheet helps you determine your payroll protection program’s loan amount.


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