SBA Programs

How can the SBA help my business?

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has many programs that can help your business thrive. These include loans, microloans, investment captial, grants, federal contracting, training, counseling, and more.  

 

Loans, grants, and investors

• Loans -- Connect with the right loan for you, from microloans to large loans.
• Grants -- Learn about grants for research and development, exporting, and more.  
• Investment capital -- Find an SBA-licensed investor.
• Disaster assistance -- These low-interest loans can help your business recover from a declared disaster. 
• Surety bonds -- Get a financial guarantee that contractual obligations will be met. 
• Investing in America:  Get the information you need to pursue federal, state, and local grants, contracts, and other funding.

Federal contracting

See if you business is eligible for counseling, programs, and other help to compete for Federal contracts.

  

Local assistance

Find local business programs for training, counseling, mentors, veterans, women, regional growth, exporting, and more. 

 

Learning resources

Learning more about managing different areas and phases of running a business can make a big difference. Here are several excellent free SBA resources to take your knowledge to the next level:

• Learning Center: You can take courses on planning, launching, managing, marketing, and growth.
• Ascent: This free platform for women offers specialized online learning experiences.
• Boots to Business: See their entrepreneurial education and training program for service members and military spouses.
• Empower to Grow: Get coaching and training that helps disadvantaged small businesses and others grow with government contracts.
• T.H.R.I.V.E. for Emerging Leaders: This executive-level training series can help you grow your business.
• Investing in America:  Get the information you need to pursue federal, state, and local grants, contracts, and other funding.