Frequently Asked Questions regarding the participation of faith-based organizations in the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. The following questions are answered:

• Are faith-based organizations, including houses of worship, eligible to receive SBA loans under the PPP and EIDL programs?

• Are there any limitations on how faith-based organizations can use the PPP and EIDL loan money they receive?

• How will churches qualify if have not been informed of tax-exempt status by the IRS? Do organizations have to request and receive tax exempt status or just meet the requirements of 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?

• Will my organization be sacrificing its autonomy or its First Amendment or statutory rights if it requests and receives a loan?

• What legal requirements will be imposed on my organization as a result of our receipt of this Federal financial assistance? Will those requirements cease to apply when the loan is either repaid in full or forgiven?