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Microloans | U.S. Small Business Administration Smaller-size loans of up to $50,000 provided through SBA funding intermediaries. The microloan program provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers start up and expand. The average microloan is about $13,000.
SBA provides funds to specially designated intermediary lenders, which are nonprofit community-based organizations with experience in lending as well as management and technical assistance. These intermediaries administer the Microloan program for eligible borrowers. Each intermediary lender has its own lending and credit requirements.
Generally, intermediaries require some type of collateral as well as the personal guarantee of the business owner. How do I use a microloan? Microloans can be used for a variety of purposes that help small businesses expand.
Use them when you need less than $50,000 to rebuild, re-open, repair, enhance, or improve your small business. Proceeds from an SBA microloan cannot be used to pay existing debts or to purchase real estate. Microloans are available through certain nonprofit, community-based organizations that are experienced in lending and business management assistance.
Individual requirements will vary. To apply for a microloan, work with an SBA-approved intermediary in your area . SBA-approved lenders make all credit decisions and set all terms for your microloan.
Find authorized intermediary lenders participating in SBA’s microloan program. How do I pay back my microloan?
Loan repayment terms vary according to several factors: Amount, planned use, lender requirements, needs of the small business owner Maximum repayment term allowed for an SBA microloan is seven years Interest rates vary depending on the intermediary lender Generally, between 8%-13% For help with your account balance, due date, or any other questions regarding the specifics of your loan, please contact your lender directly, or contact the SBA loan servicing center listed on your account statement.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses in Tennessee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
SBA Microloan Program Tennessee is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
June 2026 Tech Talk: Friend or Fraud - How to Put AI to Work Without Getting Burned is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA's Tech Talk session covers the risks and benefits of AI adoption for small businesses, providing guidance on leveraging AI without falling victim to fraud.
TechAccess: AI-Ready America is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA), and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This national initiative aims to accelerate AI readiness and adoption across the U.S. by expanding access to AI knowledge, tools, and training for individuals, communities, and businesses, especially small and emerging enterprises. It focuses on strengthening coordination, leveraging partnerships, and scaling effective approaches. The program supports State/Territory Coordination Hubs to drive AI readiness.
The Small Business Administration's Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow initiative funds up to ten technical-assistance organizations with $5M each to deliver hands-on training to small manufacturers in aerospace, shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and seven other priority sectors. Applications close June 15, 2026 — and the three-year continuous-operation requirement is the rule that ends most LOIs before they start.
Read articleThe SBA's E2G grant funds up to 10 organizations at an average of $5M each to deliver training and technical assistance to small manufacturers in 13 critical industries. The three-year continuous operating requirement is the eligibility cliff that will eliminate most newer trade groups and university centers.
Read articleThe Small Business Administration's Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) Grant Initiative commits up to $50 million across as few as 10 awards to intermediaries that serve small manufacturers. Applications close June 15, 2026. The program structure rewards organizations with three-plus years of operating history and documented regional or national reach.
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