Public Administration

Businesses and organizations in the Public Administration industry (NAICS code 9211, part of the Public Administration sector) received 4,819 PPP loans totaling $342.7M during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The average loan for this industry was $71,111 — above the national PPP average of approximately $67,000. This reflects the small business character of most participants in this industry, typically sole proprietors and micro-businesses with modest payroll obligations.

70.5% of loans in this industry were forgiven — totaling $301.0M. To qualify for forgiveness, borrowers had to demonstrate that they maintained headcount and compensation levels and used at least 60% of loan proceeds for payroll expenses.

Notable recipients in this industry include SUMARIA SYSTEMS, INC. of DANVERS, MA ($6,762,400); SHINGLE SPRINGS RANCHERIA of PLACERVILLE, CA ($6,209,775); and THE OSAGE NATION of PAWHUSKA, OK ($5,184,500).

The loan amount distribution for this industry shows a more even spread across loan sizes, suggesting a mix of small and mid-sized businesses. Because borrower names are withheld for loans under $150,000, a substantial portion of recipients in this industry may not appear by name in this dataset.

As part of the broader Public Administration sector — government administration, justice, public order, safety, and international affairs. — businesses in NAICS 9211 were particularly reliant on PPP assistance to bridge the gap between declining revenues and fixed overhead obligations during the shutdown period.