Is SBA offering grants for small business participating in the hurricane relief efforts?
No. SBA’s limited grant offers are generally designed to expand and enhance existing small business technical assistance services. SBA’s grant programs generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments in an effort to expand and enhance small business technical and financial assistance. (Visit SBA’s Grant Resources website.) URL: http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html. • Q: How do I apply for a Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Guarantee? A: SBA has three unique loan guarantee programs, each of which is designed to cover a variety of business needs, thus providing the most options to small businesses. (More on SBA’s Loan Programs: http://www.sba.gov/financing/sbaloan/snapshot.html ). As the programs are delivered by SBA’s partners and are not direct loans from SBA, businesses should consult their SBA district offices or contact the lending partners in their area before filling out any applications. Contact a local le
