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Helps agricultural producers enter value-added activities. Planning grants up to $50,000 for feasibility studies and business plans; working capital grants up to $200,000 for processing, packaging, and advertising. Requires 1:1 matching funds.

The most common SBA loan program, providing government-backed financing up to $5 million for working capital, equipment, real estate, and business acquisition. Interest rates are capped based on loan size, with terms up to 25 years for real estate.

Provides small loans up to $50,000 through nonprofit intermediary lenders to help small businesses and certain nonprofit childcare centers start up and expand. Average microloan is about $13,000. Interest rates typically 8-13% with terms up to 6 years.

The 8(a) Business Development program is a federal contracting and training program for experienced small business owners who are socially and economically disadvantaged. Businesses in the program receive training and technical assistance to strengthen their ability to compete effectively. Also eligible are small businesses owned by Alaska Native corporations, Community Development Corporations, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations.

Grant program providing funding to small manufacturing businesses and nonprofit organizations for technical assistance and workforce development in key industries like steel, timber, aluminum, and energy. Recipients can receive up to $1.1 million.

SBIR Phase I grants fund the exploration of technical merit and feasibility of an innovative idea. Coordinated by SBA and funded through 11 federal agencies. Recently reauthorized through September 2031 with updated award amounts up to $275,000.