The Small Business Administration is providing federal emergency loans via the CARES Act for small businesses affected by COVID 19.
The SBA is also offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advances. Small business owners in Athens are eligible to apply for loans up to $2 million and loan advances (do NOT need to be repaid) up to $10,000 to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.