In a settlement over misuse of federal funds intended for aiding small businesses during the pandemic's economic downturn, Gull Lake Country Club in Kalamazoo County has agreed to pay back $440,000. This payment comes after the club was accused of improperly receiving a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, a significant component of the CARES Act, which aimed to provide financial relief amidst the pandemic. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office – Western District of Michigan, the nonprofit country club was not eligible to apply for government-issued loans. This payment is meant to resolve allegations made against the club in a civil lawsuit, as reported by FOX 17.