PPP Loan Data: Nebraska
Paycheck Protection Program statistics for Nebraska. 65,842 loans disbursed, 2,765 unforgiven and potentially subject to enforcement.
Standard Enforcement Risk0.6% of national total
Avg: $88,094 per loan
$244M outstanding
95.8% forgiveness rate
PPP Program Overview: Nebraska
Between April 2020 and May 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration disbursed 65,842 Paycheck Protection Program loans in Nebraska, totaling $5.8B. These loans supported approximately 520K jobs across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of these loans, 63,077 (95.8%) were fully forgiven. However, 2,765 loans totaling $244M remain unforgiven and are potentially subject to SBA collection, Treasury offset, or DOJ enforcement action.
This state has standard-level PPP enforcement activity.
Enforcement Risk in Nebraska
Nebraska has standard-level PPP enforcement activity. While enforcement is less concentrated here than in major metropolitan states, the DOJ PPP Strike Force operates nationally. Any borrower with an unforgiven loan or application discrepancies remains at risk regardless of geographic location.
The False Claims Act statute of limitations extends through 2030-2031 for PPP loans. This means new enforcement actions can still be initiated against Nebraska borrowers for several more years. The 2,765 unforgiven loans in Nebraska represent the most immediate enforcement targets.
Nebraska vs. National Average
Frequently Asked Questions: PPP in Nebraska
How many PPP loans were issued in Nebraska?
Nebraska received 65,842 PPP loans totaling $5.8B between April 2020 and May 2021. The average loan size was $88,094, supporting approximately 520K jobs.
How many PPP loans in Nebraska were not forgiven?
Approximately 2,765 PPP loans in Nebraska (4.2% of total) were not forgiven, representing $244M in outstanding obligations. These borrowers may face Treasury collection actions or SBA enforcement.
What is the PPP audit risk level in Nebraska?
Nebraska is classified as "Standard" enforcement risk. This state has standard-level PPP enforcement activity. Borrowers in Nebraska with unforgiven loans or discrepancies in their applications should be aware of ongoing DOJ and SBA OIG enforcement activity.
Can I still face a PPP audit in Nebraska in 2026?
Yes. The False Claims Act has a 6-10 year statute of limitations. Since PPP loans were issued in 2020-2021, enforcement actions can continue through 2030-2031. Nebraska borrowers remain at risk regardless of whether their loan was forgiven.
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Data Sources: U.S. Small Business Administration PPP Data Reports, PandemicOversight.gov, U.S. Treasury Department. Data reflects the full PPP program period (April 2020 – May 2021). Last updated May 2026.