Utah businesses look forward to receiving additional COVID-19 relief About $285 billion of the $900 billion stimulus plan approved Monday will go toward replenishing the Paycheck Protection Program's funds. and last updated 2020-12-22 19:39:52-05 SALT LAKE CITY â The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans have been a lifeline for many businesses across the state of Utah and the country because of tough times from the pandemic. âTheyâve been significant. You know, our industry has been hit very hard,â Andrew Tendick, owner of Proper Restaurants and Bars, said of COVID-19's impact on the food service industry. While the first round of PPP funds had run out, about $285 billion of the