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Find similar grantsCommunity Advantage Small Business Lending Companies (CA SBLC) Program is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Provides SBA-backed loans to small businesses, including those in real estate, through mission-driven lenders.
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Community Advantage Small Business Lending Companies (CA SBLCs) | U.S. Small Business Administration Community Advantage Small Business Lending Companies (CA SBLCs) List current as of 5/1/2024 Community Advantage Small Business Lending Companies (CA SBLCs) are SBLCs that are mission-oriented and primarily non-profit financial intermediaries.
CA SBLCs focus on making loans of up to $350,000 to small businesses in underserved markets which includes: Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) communities; Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities (EZ/EC); Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones); New businesses (those in operation for less than two years) Businesses that are 51 percent or more owned and controlled by one or more Veterans; and Businesses where more than 50% of the full-time workforce is low-income or resides in LMI census tracts.
Last updated December 8, 2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses unable to obtain credit on reasonable terms from non-Federal sources. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 per loan. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Advantage Small Business Lending Companies (CA SBLC) Program is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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