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The 8(a) Business Development program is a federal contracting and training program authorized by Sections 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act for experienced small business owners who are socially and economically disadvantaged. Businesses that participate in the program receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy.

The federal government's goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year. To help provide a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract program.

The page provides information on loan payments, program data, and archived content for SBA’s COVID-era relief programs. Borrowers may be eligible for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness and can learn how to monitor the status of their COVID-19 EIDL, make payments, and request servicing actions.

Contact an SBA-licensed Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) looking to invest in small businesses. Use the fields to narrow your search and click “Filter” to see your results below. Companies are also listed alphabetically in the following table, or use the “Download CSV” button to download a complete list in .csv file format.

SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to help homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes recover from declared disasters. These loans can be used for losses not covered by insurance or FEMA funding, and for business operating expenses that could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

In response to ongoing challenges with widespread permitting delays that have stalled recovery and rebuilding efforts in states like California, President Donald J. Trump has empowered the SBA to implement new regulations through a new executive order. These regulatory changes will enable SBA disaster borrowers to bypass certain state and local permitting requirements if the borrower has been unable to obtain requisite approvals after an extended period of time.

SBA disaster assistance is available for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by the Severe Storms, Flooding, and remnants of Typhoon Halong in Alaska. Disaster loans are available to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, as well as working capital loans to help small businesses meet their financial obligations.

SBA disaster assistance for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding in Texas. Types of available disaster loans include Home Disaster Loans, Business Physical Disaster Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).

SBA disaster assistance for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by Hurricane Helene. Types of available disaster loans include Home Disaster Loans, Business Physical Disaster Loans, and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).

SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners and small businesses impacted by declared natural and other disasters. Eligible SBA disaster loan borrowers may choose to receive expanded funding to help mitigate their home or business against future disasters. SBA disaster loans can be increased up to 20% to make building upgrades.

SBA grants for community organizations and cooperative agreements support small business growth and development. There are multiple programs available, including Boots to Business (B2B), Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (SDVETP), Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC), Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneur Training Program (VFPETP), Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (WVETP), and Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program.

The California Business Investment Services (CalBIS) team provides business development services and programs. CalBIS provides assistance directly to businesses of any size and industry, connecting private sector needs to public sector resources from initial site identification and permitting to grand opening.

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) administers the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions to aid local equity program efforts to support equity applicants and equity licensees. Offering technical support, regulatory compliance assistance, and assistance with securing the capital necessary to begin a business will further the stated intent of the AUMA by reducing barriers to entry into the regulated cannabis industry.

The Texas CHIPS Act established the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium (TSIC) and the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to leverage Texas’ investments in the semiconductor industry, encourage semiconductor-related companies to expand in the state, further develop the expertise and capacity of Texas institutions of higher education, and maintain the state’s position as the nation’s leader in semiconductor manufacturing. The Texas CHIPS Office is a division within the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office created to provide support to the TSIC and assist in the administration of the TSIF.

Texas offers companies of all sizes and industries one of the best business climates in the nation, with a fair, transparent tax and regulatory structure. With no corporate or personal income tax, companies doing business in Texas enjoy one of the lowest overall tax burdens in the country.

Texas has a highly skilled and diverse talent pool with world-class schools. The state invests in its workforce through programs such as the Skills Development Fund, the Texas Talent Connection Grant and the Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI).

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: FY 2026 American Music Mentorship Program

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: FY 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: FY 2026 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI Fellowship)

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: FY 2026 Sports Diplomacy On Demand Program

Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office (EDT) works closely with regional and community partners to ensure that Texas remains the top state for business in the country. The Business & Industry team promotes Texas as the premier business investment destination and assists with the expansion and relocation of companies to the state.

Texas is a top state for job creation and has dominated the nation in population growth over the last two decades. Texas offers a business-friendly climate with no corporate or personal income tax, a highly skilled and diverse workforce, easy access to global markets, robust infrastructure and a reasonable regulatory environment.

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: AFCP 2020 Small Grants Competition

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (Clinical Trial Optional)

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: 2026 VAU PDS Annual Program Statement

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Unleashing Tribal Energy Development

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: DOD Defense Health Agency (DHA) Research & Development FY23-FY27 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT for Extramural Medical Research

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Development of Collaborative Research Facilities or Research-Resource Facilities (C06 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Research Grants in Clinical Informatics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) for NCI-designated Cancer Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

WA state program: Applications open for Equitable Access to Credit grant program. Offered by Washington Department of Commerce to support businesses and economic development in WA.

SBA disaster assistance for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds in California. Disaster loans are available to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles, as well as working capital loans to help small businesses meet their financial obligations.

California consistently creates more business and economic opportunity than any other region in the world. The Governor's Office provides no-cost, confidential services for incentive and grant navigation, guiding businesses through available tax credits, grants, and financing assistance options.

The Employment Training Panel (ETP) establishes funding priorities and limitations based on employer demand, state economy changes, and labor markets. For Fiscal Year 25/26, the Panel has designated specific industry sectors as "Priority Industry" for a higher fixed fee reimbursement rate.

The California Civic Media Program is a $20 million public-private partnership with equal initial funding from the State of California and Google to support the work of California’s journalists and strengthen community engagement statewide. All funding will be allocated at the direction of GO-Biz per Government Code § 12100.160 – 12100.162 (effective October 2025) and disbursed through a third-party administrator in the fall of 2026.

The California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) program, administered by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), aims to advance health, wellness, and economic justice for populations and communities harmed by the War on Drugs. GO-Biz will award grants to local health departments and qualified community-based nonprofit organizations to support activities for communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies.

The California Grants Portal is your one destination to find all grants and loans offered on a competitive or first-come basis by California state agencies. The California Grants Portal is a project by the California State Library.

ND state program: 504 Certified Development Company Loan. Offered by North Dakota Commerce to support businesses and economic development in ND.

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Notice of Intent on Upcoming 2020 TIP Office Funding Opportunity

Federal grant opportunity from the federal government: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Parent Information and Training Program ALN 84.235F

Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) are privately owned companies that are licensed and regulated by the SBA. SBICs invest in small businesses in the form of debt and equity. The SBA doesn’t invest directly into small businesses, but it does provide funding to qualified SBICs, who then use their private funds, along with SBA-guaranteed funding, to invest in small businesses.

Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence. Renters and homeowners may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property damaged or destroyed in a disaster. These loans cover disaster losses not fully covered by insurance or other sources.

Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and most private nonprofit organizations located in a declared disaster area and which have suffered substantial economic injury may be eligible for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). EIDL provides the necessary working capital to help small businesses impacted by a disaster survive until normal operations resume.

SBA provides loans to help eligible small businesses with operating expenses if they have an essential employee who is a military reservist called to active duty. The maximum Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) amount is $2 million, but SBA has authority to waive the $2 million statutory limit if the business is a major source of employment.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantees bid, performance, and payment surety bonds issued by certain surety companies. SBA guarantees surety bonds for qualified small businesses, helping them win contracts by providing a guarantee that the work will be completed.

SBA provides grants to help empower small manufacturers. The goal of the Empower To Grow (E2G) Manufacturing in America Grant is to provide workforce development in key manufacturing industries, such as timber, energy, aluminum, steel, digital, and automotive.

The STEP grant program has helped thousands of small businesses obtain grants and find customers in the international marketplace since 2011. Through awards to U.S. states and territories, STEP helps small businesses overcome obstacles to exporting by providing grants to cover costs associated with entering and expanding into international markets.