This grant program is no longer accepting applications. Please click here for more information, including a list of grant recipients.All borrowers, regardless of loan size, can use SBA's direct forgiveness portal. Applying for forgiveness using the portal can take as little as 15 minutes. How about selfemployed? Answer: Self-employed without employees do not qualify for this grant. COVID19 EIDL is not forgivable. View loan balance and make payments. SBA EIDL Three Step App Guide. The SBA may forgive certain business loans for self-employed individuals, including PPP loans, but there are many factors at play.