Note 15 – Paycheck Protection Program



The CARES Act established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which authorized forgivable loans to small businesses. Pursuant to the CARES Act, PPP loans will be fully forgiven if the funds are used for payroll costs, rent and utilities, subject to certain conditions, including maintaining employees and maintaining salary levels. In April 2020, the Company applied for a PPP loan and received funding of approximately $540,000. The Company expended the funds received under the PPP in full on qualifying expenses, and maintained the conditions set forth by the PPP. The Company submitted its application for forgiveness in September 2020 and the SBA approved the forgiveness of the full amount of the loan and the related interest on November 10, 2020.