FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS :: Depending on your stage of business development and your financial needs, there may be a government program to assist you.  Below are examples of some of the financial assistance programs in place.  Each program is structured to take into consideration the specific challenges faced by its targeted beneficiaries:

• 504 Loan Program
• 7(a) Loan Guarantee Program
• ACE-Net
• DELTA Program
• Community Express Loan Program
• Export Working Capital Loan Program
• MESBIC Program
• MicroLoan Program
• New Venture Capital Program
• Pollution Control Loans
• Qualified Employee Trusts Loan Program
• SBALowDoc Loan Program
• SBA Express Loan Program
• Short-Term Lending Program
• Small Business Investment Company Program
• Surety Bond Program

Click here for more information about these and other small business financial assistance programs.