Freelance Workers Can Still Get This $1,000 Grant

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If you are an Uber driver, independent contractor, starving artist or another kind of freelancer, you probably could use $1,000 right now, especially with the coronavirus pandemic still wreaking havoc.

Are You A Gig Worker? Here’s How To Get a $1,000 Forgiveable Loan

The U.S. government is still offering freelance workers up to $1,000 as part of the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) distributed by the Small Business Administration.

The EIDL is called a loan, but works more like a grant in that it is forgiveable and you don’t have to repay it.

What Are The Requirements?

As for as eligibility, here is what you need..

  • You must be a small business owner or have a qualified agricultural business in the United States or its  territories.
  • are currently eligible to apply for a low-interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
  • You must also state your name, address and other basic business information

How To Apply

To apply for an EIDL loan, fill out this application for Disaster Loan Assistance.

Although you face a perjury charge if you’re not truthful on your application, you don’t even have to be directly affected by the pandemic to get the loan.

Are you a small business owner? Here are some grants you should apply for.

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