SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program

SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program is sponsored by Michigan Strategic Fund. Provides technical assistance to Michigan entrepreneurs and small businesses applying for capital funding from SSBCI-supported programs or other eligible federal programs, prioritizing services for businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and very …

Treasury is pleased to provide program summaries for participating jurisdictions’ approved SSBCI Technical Assistance grants. These summaries provide detail on program design and focus, TA providers, and the services offered. Please note Treasury will release program summaries as they become available.

##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Alabama Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at the University of Alabama provides business and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial support from state and/or federal programs. Technical assistance services are provided by SBDC staff and through subject matter experts.

Services focus on accounting and financial advisory services offered through group training and one-on-one advising sessions. Total allocation: $3. 1 million Learn more about Alabama's SSBCI TA Program.

_**Program information updated in June 2024. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview Alaska has selected the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to deliver legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses.

The SBDC offers a diverse technical assistance toolkit including such services as: * one-on-one counseling services * legal and accounting services and * peer-to-peer mentorship networks. The SBDC is also administering the Alaska SSBCI Capital Program so the technical assistance services are a complementary program, with Business and Funding Specialists working alongside SBDC advising services.

This arrangement creates a robust support system that fosters the success of the underserved business segments within the small business landscape. Total allocation: $654,712 Learn more about Alaska's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in April 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview American Samoa administers technical assistance (TA) through the American Samoa Government Department of Commerce‘s partnership with the American Samoa Small Business Development Center (AS-SBDC).

The AS-SBDC provides legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial support from territory and/or federal small business programs including its SSBCI Capital Program. All businesses in American Samoa are eligible for the SSBCI TA services and are targeted as part of the program’s outreach strategy.

The AS-SBDC offers counseling and skills training in such areas as: The AS-SBDC also utilizes local TA providers of certain accounting and legal services while also engaging SBC Advising (a national firm that serves the SBDC network) to fill any service gaps. Total allocation: $470,304 Learn more about American Samoa's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in June 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) has selected four organizations to provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial support from state and/or federal small business programs, including connecting companies directly with Arizona’s SSBCI Capital Program: * Prestamos Community Financial Institution provides general financial advisory services and helps businesses develop banking relationships and improve their credit knowledge.

* Walker and Armstrong assists businesses with audits, financial statements, and services regarding general accounting practices. * Boreale Law PLC focuses on working with businesses on registrations, licenses, and general business formation documentation. * Osborn and Maledon assists businesses with term sheet review, contracts, and legal services related to obtaining capital from investors.

These technical assistance (TA) providers utilize several methods including: * educational experiences (in-person and online workshops) * peer groups (small groups of participants who support each other often without a facilitator or mentor) * group mentoring (peer groups that meet regularly with a provider and follow a specific agenda) and * one-on-one support (for businesses that want to apply for funding) In addition to these contractors, the ACA provides TA services in partnership with local business leaders and subject matter experts who provide real-time support and available resources through virtual webinars and hands-on workshops.

Total allocation: $3. 8 million Learn more about Arizona's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in April 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview Arkansas has selected the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) to provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial support from state and federal programs. Contractors may be used at times to augment internal capacity.

The technical assistance (TA) is provided through one-on-one training, cohort, classroom, small group, and virtual events to prepare borrowers for the loan application process.

ASBTDC’s TA services include: * Assisting with applications for government small business programs * Preparing financial analyses * Identifying sources of credit, capital, grants, and other financing * Advising on factors that may impede access to financing for the business * Advising on financial management and * Developing presentations, financial models, and business plans for potential investors. Total allocation: $2.

0 million Learn more about Arkansas's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in April 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) oversees a network of 29 technical assistance (TA) providers that provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services and increase the capacity of very small and underserved businesses to obtain capital from providers of California’s SSBCI Capital Program.

The providers offer one-on-one and classroom-style training to help businesses: * Build legal, accounting, and financial management skills. * Increase awareness of capital support programs. * Navigate the financing process.

The California TA program is also known as SCALE (Success, Capital Access, and Leadership for Entrepreneurs). SCALE utilizes a technology platform and community-focused outreach partners to connect very small and underserved businesses to TA providers. Total allocation: $25.

3 million Learn more about California’s SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in June 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Economic Development Commission have selected the Colorado Small Business Development Network (SBDC) to provide technical assistance (TA) services to very small and underserved businesses.

The SBDCs provide the TA both directly through its statewide network and through contracted consultants.

The legal, accounting, and financial advisory services are delivered through one-on-one consulting and online training, and are focused in four TA areas: * Financial advisory assistance and The TA program supports outreach initiatives and the creation of a pipeline of very small and underserved businesses that would like to apply for financial support from state and/or federal small business programs, including connecting companies directly with Colorado’s SSBCI Capital Program.

Total allocation: $2. 4 million Learn more about Colorado's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in June 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Economic Development Bank of Puerto Rico (EDB) will select one or more subrecipients to deliver legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses by complementing the technical assistance capabilities of EDB.

Subrecipients will be chosen in mid-2024 and are expected to improve access to credit support programs and offer services through group training sessions, one-on-one counseling, and online education. EDB works with subrecipients to help identify very small and underserved business beneficiaries and conduct outreach to local organizations such as the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association and the Small Business Development Centers.

Total allocation: $3. 9 million Learn more about the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in April 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), approved for $468,670 in SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) grant funding, works with private sector TA providers to offer direct assistance.

CNMI uses the SSBCI TA funding to provide legal and financial advisory services to start-up and small firms to help them become bank-ready with a goal to apply for CNMI’s SSBCI Capital Program or other financial support. NMI hopes to work with 60 clients annually over the course of the program with at least 35% successfully securing SSBCI financing and 65% being fully financially capable and operationally ready.

Total allocation: $468,670 _**Program information updated in May 2025. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has partnered withConnecticut Innovations, Inc. (CII)to administer Connecticut’s SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) program which assists small businesses with legal, accounting, and financial advisory services.

This assistance connects eligible companies with state and federal financial assistance programs including the state’s SSBCI equity/venture capital programs: Connecticut Innovations Equity FundandConnecticut Venture Debt Fund. CII is also in the initial stages of coordinating with DECD to procure additional TA providers. Total allocation: $1.

9 million Learn more about Connecticut's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in July 2024. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) has selected the Delaware Small Business Development Center, (DSBDC), hosted by the University of Delaware’s Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships, to provide SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) services.

DSBDC provides legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to help very small and underserved businesses apply for funding from state and federal financing programs, including Delaware’s SSBCI Capital Program. The DSBDC is an accredited statewide network that has specialized staff and expertise across all three Delaware counties.

TA is provided through one-on-one counseling and training events in the following areas: * SSBCI and other capital program preparation and access * legal and entity formation questions * accounting and accounting software and * financial preparation and education. DSBDC collaborates with DSB and community partners to improve access to the TA Program and helps very small and underserved businesses access needed capital.

Total allocation: $724,423 Learn more about Delaware's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in June 2024. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The District of Columbia’s Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) provides technical assistance (TA) services through the District Capitalized Hub, DSLBD’s customer‐centric, inclusive coordinating assistance program.

Hub services support the creation, operation, and growth of District businesses, resident entrepreneurs, and the partners who help them via products, guidance, and ecosystem support. Under the SSBCI TA program, the Hub provides legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial support from local and federal programs.

Businesses receive customized action plans and receive services through group training and individual consultations. Total allocation: $793,268 Learn more about the District of Columbia’s SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in May 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has contracted with the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGARF) to provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial support from state and federal programs.

Two UGARF departments provide technical assistance (TA) services: * The University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) has 19 offices to serve Georgia’s business community throughout the state. The UGA SBDC provides TA through one-on-one, small group, cohort, and classroom style formats.

The program focuses on supporting businesses facing challenges in securing capital with an emphasis on working with state and federal lending programs including Georgia’s SSBCI-supported lending programs. * The University of Georgia’s Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Department conducts classes on credit building and credit repair either online or in person.

These classes help individual business owners lay the fundamental groundwork needed as they prepare to apply for loans. The UGA SBDC link can be used to access FACS services. Total allocation: $6.

2 million Learn more about Georgia's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in April 2024. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA) partners with industry experts to provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses.

Providers include the University of Guam, Guam Community College, the Small Business Development Center, and business community and financial institutions. Providers assist with business formation, preparing financial records, and assisting with the establishment of banking relationships. Total allocation: $573,977 Learn more about Guam's SSBCI TA Program.

_**Program information updated in May 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, through the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) and the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA), utilizes two subrecipients to provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial support from state and federal programs: * The City and County of Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization (OER) focuses on providing technical assistance (TA) to very small and underserved small businesses in the city and county of Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu.

* The Small Business Development Center hosted by the University of Hawaii (SBDC) offers a variety of business services, including business planning, capital funding, and growth strategies to assist very small and underserved businesses. The services are provided to businesses in other Hawaiian counties outside Honolulu with an emphasis on the counties located on Kaua’i, Maui and Hawai’i Islands.

The two subrecipients may utilize contractors if the necessary capacity or expertise is not available. In addition, HTDC utilizes an additional contractor to provide TA services to eligible businesses operating in manufacturing, innovation and technology. The TA providers offer in-person workshops, individual sessions, and translation services to address Hawaii’s wide range of cultures and languages.

Total allocation: $792,935 Learn more about Hawaii's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in April 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Idaho Small Business Development Center (Idaho SBDC) at Boise State University provides legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to companies preparing to apply for financial assistance from state and/or federal small business programs, including Idaho’s SSBCI Capital Program.

The Idaho SBDC provides technical assistance (TA) services through a new full-time position focused on SSBCI TA services and an online educational platform designed to educate very small and underserved businesses on Idaho’s SSBCI capital programs. The Idaho SBDC also partners with legal and accounting service providers to offer TA to eligible businesses. Total allocation: $1.

0 million Learn more about Idaho's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in May 2024. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) partners with providers to deliver legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses throughout Illinois seeking SSBCI-supported loans or venture capital investment.

The technical assistance (TA) is offered through two approaches: * Six credit-focused partners provide TA to qualified businesses that are seeking SSBCI-supported loans through DCEO’sAdvantage Illinois (AI) or the Illinois Finance Authority’sClimate Bank Finance.

* One venture capital-focused partner prioritizes the delivery of TA to eligible businesses that are seeking SSBCI venture capital investment through the Illinois Innovation Venture Program(INVENT). Once the partners are selected, DCEO expects the TA to be provided to very small and underserved businesses through small groups or a one-on-one delivery model. Total allocation: $6.

8 million Learn more about Illinois' SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in May 2024. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) provides accounting and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial assistance from state and/or federal programs, including IEDC’s SSBCI Capital Program.

IEDC and any selected partners offer advising, trainings, workshops, referrals, and other resources to help Indiana businesses access capital. The IEDC Technical Assistance (TA) program focuses specifically on services to very small and underserved businesses through the following delivery models: * One-on-one advising on accounting, financial advisory, and bookkeeping subjects.

Partners focus on offering back-office support to small business owners applying for capital. * Group training and cohort-based learning opportunities targeted on bookkeeping and financial topics. There are training opportunities virtually and in-person throughout the state.

Total allocation: $2. 8 million Learn more about Indiana's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in May 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview America’s Small Business Development Center Iowa (SBDC) is the state’s SSBCI technical assistance (TA) provider. The SBDC provides legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial support from state and/or federal small business programs including Iowa’s SSBCI Capital Program.

The SBDC is hosted by Iowa State University and has centers located across the state that refer SSBCI clients to the host SBDC for training events and one-on-one counseling. Contractors may be used for financial advisory TA. Total allocation: $1.

4 million Learn more about Iowa's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in May 2024. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Kansas Department of Commerce (DOC) has selectedNetwork Kansas as a subrecipient to implement the SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) program and provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses.

Network Kansas has a 17-year history of fostering an entrepreneurial environment across the state, with a focus on rural and urban-distressed areas. The TA services provided by Network Kansas are targeted to entrepreneurs and businesses preparing to apply for financial support from state and/or federal small business programs, including Kansas’s SSBCI Capital Program.

In addition to Network Kansas, other providers throughout the state are selected to provide SSBCI TA services. Total allocation: $1. 3 million Learn more about Kansas' SSBCI TA Program.

_**Program information updated in April 2025. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview Louisiana Economic Development (LED) offers technical assistance (TA) to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for support from state and/or federal small business programs including Louisiana’s SSBCI collateral support, micro-lending, and loan guaranty programs.

Services are provided by LED and small business support organizations who serve as contractors for the program. The TA is provided through small groups, classroom settings and one-on-one counseling. Along with the TA, LED continues to compile a catalog of resources, programs, and events to create a searchable repository of the small business ecosystem.

LED expects the TA and resources to improve loan application success and improve the sustainability and growth of very small and underserved small businesses. Total allocation: $3. 1 million Learn more about Louisiana's SSBCI TA Program.

_**Program information updated in May 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview Maine works with the Maine Small Business Development Centers (Maine SBDC), hosted at the University of Southern Maine, to provide technical assistance (TA) services to eligible entrepreneurs and small businesses preparing to apply for financial support from state and/or federal small business programs, including Maine’s SSBCI Capital Program.

Maine SBDC has business advisors in communities across the state and provide individualized business advising and group training to very small and underserved businesses and entrepreneurs. No-cost, confidential one-on-one business advising helps to build business owners’ confidence as they operate their businesses and navigate access to capital.

Business advisors work with each entrepreneur to provide the unique assistance they need for them to achieve their goals. Total allocation: $806,715 Learn more about Maine's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in June 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Maryland Business Opportunity Center (MBOC) provides legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial support from state or federal small business programs, including Maryland’s SSBCI Capital Program.

The MBOC, which is managed by the Maryland Small Business Development Center, provides the following services through the SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) program: * Financial Advisory Consulting * Financial Webinars and Workshops * Loan Packaging Assistance * Accounting and Bookkeeping Assistance * Business Plan Assistance and * Networking Opportunities.

The MBOC will select up to six additional TA providers for specified legal, accounting, and financial advisory service areas. Providers will be announced by the summer of 2024. Total allocation: $3.

3 million Learn more about Maryland's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in May 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has selected Technical Assistance (TA) providers to deliver legal and accounting advisory services to very small and underserved businesses.

The TA is designed to help assist eligible businesses apply for funding from state and federal financing programs, including Minnesota’s SSBCI Capital Program. Total allocation: $2 million Learn more about Minnesota's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in July 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The University of Mississippi Small Business Development Center (Mississippi SBDC) provides legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial support from state and/or federal small business programs including Mississippi’s SSBCI Capital Program.

The Mississippi SBDC network has locations throughout the state offering comprehensive coverage and accessibility through both in-person and virtual support. A range of services are available including legal and accounting assistance, training in financial management, and guidance in loan application processes. Total allocation: $2.

4 million Learn more about Mississippi's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in April 2024. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview Missouri, approved for $2.

9 million in technical assistance (TA) grant funding, has selected Missouri State University (MSU) to administer its TA program. MSU efactory business support programs have a strong background in providing entrepreneurial services and a network of partners. The TA Plan supports the SSBCI Capital program by preparing small businesses to apply for IgniteMO.

The TA program’s goal is to increase applications to its capital investment programs to 125 per year. Total allocation: $2. 9 million Learn more about Missouri's SSBCI TA Program.

_**Program information updated in March 2025.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has selected three subrecipients to provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial support from state and federal programs: * TheNebraska Enterprise Fund is a CDFI that provides small business lending and support services to underserved businesses across the state of Nebraska.

* Omaha 100 provides technical assistance services to very small and underserved businesses in its geographical reach to prepare them for SSBCI funding or traditional funding. * Invest Nebraska has contracted with the Nebraska Startup Academy to provide guidance and mentorship to founders, investors, and the community by educating, hosting events, and leveraging affiliate relationships.

Services are delivered through one-on-one coaching and classroom-style sessions. Providers are focused on helping businesses create development growth plans and build relationships with lenders and other funders. Total allocation: $922,000 Learn more about Nebraska's SSBCI TA Program.

_**Program information updated in April 2024. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development has selected the Nevada Small Business Development Center (NSBDC) to provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses.

NSBDC Technical Assistance (TA) services help businesses improve their business plans as well as their ability to apply for financial assistance, especially to Nevada’s SSBCI Loan Participation Venture Capital programs.

NSBDC has also partnered with five providers to offer technical assistance to very small and underserved businesses: * The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, located at UNLV’s Office of Economic Development in the Black Fire Research and Technology Park, offers experts, makerspace, and other resources to support scalable start-ups. Some TA services can be offered in languages other than English.

* Rural Nevada Development Corporation provides TA and financing to businesses in Nevada’s 15 rural counties, the rural portions of Clark and Washoe Counties, and the 27 Tribes of Nevada. * StartupNV offers technical assistance services to startups throughout the state. StartupNV facilitates the development and scaling of ideas from minimum viable products to revenue-generating businesses through mentors, bootcamps, and incubators.

* NV Business Opportunity Fund (NBOF) enhances the economic self-sufficiency and quality of life for low to moderate income individuals through entrepreneurial training, technical assistance, and access to lending capital for new and expanding businesses. NBOF’s TA is specifically targeted to low-income women and minorities.

* Access Capital offers TA services provided by professionals who utilize their educational and business experience to provide practical, relevant advice. The counselors include CPAs, SBDC Specialists, Chambers of Commerce members, university faculty, marketing executives, and other business owners. Total allocation: $2.

0 million Learn more about Nevada's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in May 2024. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs has selected the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center (NHSBDC) as a subrecipient to manage legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses.

NHSBDC provides initial SSBCI technical assistance (TA) services and partners with small business experts who provide specialized in-depth TA to qualified businesses. Total allocation: $756,778 Learn more about New Hampshire's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in May 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The New Jersey Department of Treasury (NJDOT) has contracted with the New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) to provide technical assistance (TA) to very small and underserved businesses. The NJSBDC’s services are focused on assisting business clients access capital available through New Jersey’s SSBCI business finance programs.

The NJSBDC TA rests on three pillars of service: * Legal Services including the formation, registration, licensing, certifications, and contracts associated with business start-up and growth, and developing legally-sound operational policies and procedures.

* Accounting Services such as developing financial statements in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), and ensuring records are digitized in a cyber-safe network.

* Financial Advisory Services such as connecting clients with banking institutions, advising clients on how to navigate banking relationships, providing financial management training opportunities, and creating professional presentations to potential investors. The teams deliver these TA services to very small and underserved businesses through one-on-one consulting and in larger group settings through webinars and workshops.

Total allocation: $4. 3 million Learn more about New Jersey's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in June 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has selected three technical assistance partners to provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses: * WESST offers financial advisory services by providing consulting, training, incubation and lending to help underserved individuals strengthen and grow their businesses.

* HatchForm LLC provides legal advisory services by offering entrepreneur support programs and working with business incubators, startup accelerators, and venture studios. * UNM Anderson (University of New Mexico - Anderson School of Management) offers legal, accounting, and financial advisory services by consulting with start-ups and expanding businesses interested in accessing venture capital investment.

These partners provide services via monthly training/workshops and some businesses may access one-on-one assistance. EDD also offers a business resource map to connect very small and underserved businesses with a variety of small business resources. A fourth service provider for accounting services has yet to be announced.

Total allocation: $1. 6 million Learn more about New Mexico's SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in May 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview New York’s Empire State Development (ESD) plans to issue a Request for Applications (RFA) in mid-2024 to identify subrecipients to provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses applying for, preparing to apply for, or previously applied for SSBCI programs. ESD will coordinate with partners to raise awareness of the RFA.

ESD’s technical assistance programs will focus on helping new very small and underserved businesses: * complete a business plan * develop financial statements and projections * conduct break even analysis * learn how to develop a credit history and * access capital to help start-up their business. Total allocation: $10. 9 million Learn more about New York's SSBCI TA Program.

_**Program information updated in April 2024. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The North Carolina Department of Commerce has contracted with the North Carolina Rural Center (NC Rural Center) to administer the North Carolina SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) program.

The NC Rural Center has selected North Carolina’s Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) as its primary partner in delivering legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses.

TheNC Rural Center andSBTDC offers outreach events and training, both one-on-one and in a group setting, to meet the needs of very small and underserved businesses and connect them with the necessary TA services. Total allocation: $6. 21 million Learn more about North Carolina's SSBCI TA Program.

_**Program information updated in June 2024. **_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The North Dakota Department of Commerce has selected ILT Academy to provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for support from state and/or federal small business programs, including connecting companies directly with its SSBCI-supported capital programs.

ILT Academy assists very small and underserved businesses with clarifying business concepts, creating feasible and viable financial business models, and providing financial advisory support throughout the program to maximize the chances of successful funding and growth.

ILT Academy delivers technical assistance through intensive training, education, and one-on-one coaching while providing networking opportunities and direct introductions to very small and underserved businesses. Total allocation: $572,143 Learn more about North Dakota’s SSBCI TA Program. _**Program information updated in April 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Ohio Department of Development provides technical assistance services through its Minority Business Development Division (MBDD). MBDD provides access for very small and underserved businesses to seven regional assistance centers in Ohio for financial advisory, accounting, and legal services including: * Contract/procurement bid packaging.

* Completing capital applications The MBDD services include connecting very small and underserved businesses with traditional and non-traditional financing sources, including the Ohio SSBCI Capital Program. Total allocation: $5. 2 million Learn more about Ohio's SSBCI TA Program.

_**Program information updated in June 2024.

**_ ##### SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Overview The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) has selected three subrecipients to provide legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and underserved businesses preparing to apply for financial support from state and federal programs: * gener8toris a venture capital firm and accelerator that brings together startup founders, investors, corporations, job seekers, universities, musicians, and artists.

gener8tor believes that everyone deserves opportunities, regardless of race, place, or gender, which aligns with the SSBCI technical assistance (TA) program. * Oklahoma Farm Bureauis a grassroots organization that offers