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Kentucky Small Business Credit Initiative (KSBCI) is a program from the State of Kentucky that expands capital access for Kentucky-based small businesses using $117 million in federal funding authorized through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
The program offers two main components: loan support through participating lenders (30% of funding via collateral support and loan participation programs) and seed-stage equity investment through Keyhorse Capital (70% of funding via direct investment and fund-of-funds). A portion of all funding is targeted toward businesses owned by Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses.
Eligible applicants are Kentucky-based small businesses meeting specific criteria by program component. Closing fees are waived through 2025.
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Kentucky Small Business Credit Initiative (KSBCI) | Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development KSBCI 2. 0 CLOSING FEES WAIVED THROUGH 2025. Kentucky Small Business Credit Initiative (KSBCI) 2.
0 Loan and Investment Support for Small Businesses KY Innovation within the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development manages the state’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2. 0 funding. Authorized through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury, the SSBCI program will provide $117 million over the next 10 years to expand capital access for Kentucky businesses.
Kentucky successfully utilized funding through SSBCI 1. 0, authorized by federal law in 2010, to launch and operate loan support programming known as the Kentucky Small Business Credit Initiative. Kentucky’s SSBCI 2.
0 plan will strengthen and grow loan support capabilities (View KY Small Business Lending Resources) , which are directly managed by the Cabinet, while also providing a significant funding infusion for early-stage venture capital. View Keyhorse Capital . Those venture capital funds will be managed by Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation’s seed-stage venture capital firm, Keyhorse Capital.
A portion of all SSBCI 2. 0 funding is targeted toward businesses owned by Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses. For more information on eligibility and how your company can access SSBCI funding, follow the links below.
NOTE: SSBCI 2. 0 funding is available in the form of loan support through participating lenders and as seed-stage equity investment. Grants and forgivable loans are not available through SSBCI 2.
0 funding. 2. 0 CSP LLP Quarterly Report Seeking Equity Investment?
70 percent of Kentucky’s SSBCI 2. 0 funding will be made available in the form of both direct and fund-of-funds. 30 percent of Kentucky’s SSBCI 2.
0 funding is allocated toward collateral support and loan participation programs.
U.S. Department of Treasury’s Federal Small Business Credit Initiative Program Gov. Beshear: $117 Million Federal Award To Increase Access to Capital for Kentucky Small Businesses U.S. Department of Treasury: Kentucky Approved for State Small Business Credit Initiative Program For assistance in translating the KSBCI pages to another language, please visit this suggested site: Para la ayuda en traducir las páginas de KSBCI a otra lengua, visite por favor este sitio sugerido: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Fill out completely to submit your inquiry
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Kentucky-based small businesses, specific criteria vary by program component. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
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