Share Your EIDL Story

We're documenting what's really happening to small business owners trapped by EIDL loans. Your story — told anonymously if you need it — could help push for actual policy change. This isn't a survey. This is evidence.

Takes about 2 minutes • All responses are confidential

What happens with your submission:

Aggregated into a live data dashboard showing the real scope of the EIDL crisis — your numbers join the evidence
Quoted anonymously in follow-up reporting — your words, not your name, telling the story
Compiled as evidence for any congressional action on EIDL relief that moves forward

See the live dashboard →

What should we call you? *

Use your real first name, a nickname, or something made up — whatever you're comfortable with. This is just so we can connect your responses if you reach out later.

What's your EIDL loan amount? *

What state are you in? *

What's your current situation? *

Current on payments Struggling to make payments In default Charged off Was in hardship program (HAP)

How old are you? *

Can you sell your business without losing everything to the EIDL? *

Yes No Not sure

In one or two sentences, what's the biggest impact this EIDL has had on your life?

Optional, but this is the part that matters most.

How can we reach you if we'd like to hear more of your story?

Email, Reddit username, or any way you'd like to be contacted. This is optional — but without it, we have no way to follow up. Your contact info will never be published.

Are you open to a more detailed conversation about your experience? *

Yes — I'm willing to share more No — just use what I've provided above

I understand my anonymized story may be used in The Numbers Project investigation on EIDL loans. My name and business will not be published without my explicit permission.

Thank you. Your story matters.

We've received your submission. If you indicated you're willing to talk further, we'll reach out within 48 hours with a more detailed interview. Your information is confidential and will only be used anonymously unless you give explicit permission.

Read the investigation →