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Micro-Enterprise Loan Program | Work With Mobile Are you a construction company, homebuilder, or construction support company? If you meet the requirements, you may be eligible for a forgivable loan from the City of Mobile. The Micro loan can help with Payment for Business Licenses Renewal Payment for License Renewal or Obtaining of Home Builders License.
Payment for Renewal of or Obtaining of Bonding and/or Insurance. Each applicant (Business Owner) will have to meet HUD income guidelines and, once approved, will have a $2,500. 00 maximum loan limit.
After the loan has been utilized, the applicant will be responsible for the remaining balance. Applicant MUST be listed as owner in public records or provide documentation at time of application that they are authorized to enter into loan agreements. Business MUST be attempting to provide services or do work in the Corporate City Limits of Mobile, AL.
Applicant MUST Provide Estimated Insurance Total and/or City of Mobile Business License Fee from City Revenue Department (Copy of insurance estimate from third party). Requirements for Loan Forgiveness Awardees must attend a minimum of 20 hours of business development courses approved by the City of Mobile Office of Small Business Development (OSBD) within 12-month period.
The City’s OSBD will offer courses along with City of Mobile Community Partners. Show proof that the business has been actively bidding and/or successfully obtaining projects/jobs. To apply for the Micro-Loan Program applicant must be registered as Section 3 Individual and Business, fill out the program application, and provide required business documentation outlined below.
Register and qualify as a Section 3 Individual and business on the City of Mobile Section 3 Page website. Provide past 2 years' federal income tax returns. Provide financial records for previous two tax years.
Be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State Office. Provide proof of business bank account. Provide proof that the company is registered with E-verify.
Fill out the application. The City of Mobile makes no assurance that assistance will be provided to any given business regardless of eligibility. Factors such as available funding and number of applicants will determine selection.
Applicant acknowledges that further documentation may be required per HUD guidelines for underwriting and eligibility purposes and that not providing this documentation could affect any potential eligibility. Click here to download the application. Send your completed application with supporting documents to officeofsupplierdiversity@cityofmobile.
org Or mail the application and supporting documents to: City of Mobile Office of Small Business Development An error has occurred. This application may no longer respond until reloaded.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicant must meet HUD income guidelines, be listed as owner in public records or provide documentation of authorization to enter into loan agreements, and the business must operate or attempt to provide services withi…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 maximum loan limit. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Micro-Enterprise Loan Program is funded by City of Mobile Office of Small Business Development (OSBD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Micro-Enterprise Loan Program (Mobile, AL) is sponsored by City of Mobile Office of Small Business Development (OSBD). This program offers loans to business owners in the Corporate City Limits of Mobile, AL, who meet HUD income guidelines. While it is a loan and not a grant, it could provide initial capital for startup costs.
Micro-Enterprise Loan Program (City of Mobile, AL) is sponsored by City of Mobile Office of Small Business Development (OSBD). This program offers micro-loans to small businesses within the corporate city limits of Mobile, AL, to help with various business needs. It requires the business owner to meet HUD income guidelines and attend business development courses for potential loan forgiveness.
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) is sponsored by USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service. The Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs). These MDOs then use the funding to help rural microenterprises (businesses with 10 or fewer employees) start up and grow, and to provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro-entrepreneurs in rural areas. The program aims to address challenges faced by rural small businesses in accessing capital and business training.
City of Tampa Microgrant Program (Fresh Food Initiative track) is sponsored by City of Tampa. A separate Fresh Food Initiative track offers up to 20% of a business loan (maximum $15,000) for businesses that improve access to fresh food in Tampa neighborhoods. The program is particularly focused on microenterprises and businesses in low-to-moderate income communities.
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