We have joined the Massachusetts Equitable PPP Access Initiative whose mission is to ensure timely and equitable access to the SBA Paycheck Protect Program (PPP) loans for underbanked businesses and historically disadvantaged demographic groups, including people of color and women. As part of this initiative, Berkshire Bank, BayBoast Bank, Eastern Bank and several CDFIs are committing to making PPP loans directly.
If you are a minority-owned business and meet the criteria below, we encourage you to apply through this initiative.

Criteria:
1. You are a minority-owned business, sole proprietor or independent contractor operating in Massachusetts 
2. You have not previously applied for the PPP, or you applied and received notification from your bank that you were not approved in the first round.
3. You do not have a banking relationship with an SBA PPP lender. 
4. You can complete the PPP application and have access to payroll records.

If you meet this criteria, please provide your contact information below, and we will share detailed information on the program. If you need support on the application, our partner, Surfside Capital Advisors, will contact you for a 15-minute consultation to help you complete your loan application.