SBA Microloan Program
Run by Small Business Administration, a federal agency
Low-interest microloans for small businesses and nonprofits through SBA-approved intermediary lenders. Especially helpful for startups, women, minorities, and low-income entrepreneurs.
- Award
- Up to $50,000 loan (avg $13,000)
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- Small Business Administration
- Federal
Who it's for
- For-profit small business
- Not currently eligible for bank loans
- Complete lender's requirements (vary by lender)
Small Business Administration decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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SBA Microloan Program is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. Small Business Administration decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.