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State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) – Delaware Loan Participation Program (DELPP) is a grant-backed loan program from Delaware's Division of Small Business that helps small businesses access financing they might not otherwise qualify for. Under DELPP, the state provides a portion of the loan amount to a participating lender, enabling small businesses to obtain 5–10-year loans for growth and expansion. Delaware received $60.
9 million in SSBCI funds from the U.S. Treasury to administer multiple programs. Eligible applicants are Delaware-based small businesses, particularly those owned by socially or economically disadvantaged individuals, who face barriers accessing traditional bank financing. Loan amounts vary based on lender and project.
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We want to help you get a piece of this funding! Read here to learn more, and then read below to learn more about the programs we use to get it to you! The Division of Small Business (DSB) is administering the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) , a federal program from the U.S. Treasury Dept.
, aimed at providing financing to help small and diverse businesses access capital (funding). Delaware was awarded $60.
9 million for three programs: Two support loans for small businesses: the Delaware Loan Participation Program (DELPP) , and the Delaware Capital Access Program (DCAP) , Two more are aimed at supporting start ups: the Delaware Accelerator & Seed Capital Program (DASCP) , and the Delaware Early Stage Venture Capital Program (DESVCP) The goal of these lending programs and other SSBCI-based initiatives, is to support both small and early-stage businesses who are having challenges getting a traditional bank loan, as well as those in that are owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons.
Loan Programs - Information for Small Business Owners How the loan programs work: Small business owners meet with one of our Regional Business Managers who will review the programs with them. If they are a good fit, the Business Manager will provide the business owner with a list of our participating lenders (approved bank, credit union or Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI)) to choose from.
The business owner applies for the loan with the bank/credit union/CDFI, and the DSB provides a portion of the loan amount to the lender, so the small business owner only has to deal with one entity for their loan paperwork. Sometimes the business owner needs additional assistance to meet the lender’s requirements and put them in a better position to obtain the loan.
DSB has partnered with the DE Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to provide that support for free! View the webinar from SBDC and DSB to explain how the SSBCI program and our partnership works, and hear from our participating lenders.
March 3, Loan Program Webinar and Slide Deck (DELPP & DCAP) D elaware Loan Participation Program – Helps small businesses obtain financing, usually in the form of 5 – 10-year loans, to help them grow and expand. View information here . Delaware Capital Access Program (DCAP) – Provides supportive financing for a business that has minor collateral or credit issues.
View more program information here. The following links will open new windows. Participating Lender Information Sheet Del-One Federal Credit Union Lending Programs - Information For Lenders D elaware Loan Participation Program – Helps small businesses obtain financing, usually in the form of 5 – 10-year loans, to help them grow and expand.
It’s especially useful when a lender is unable to loan the business as much as requested due to issues such as lack of collateral. The lender may ask DSB to provide SSBCI funds for a portion of the loan. View fact sheet here .
Delaware Capital Access Program (DCAP) – Provides supportive financing for a business that has minor collateral or credit issues. It’s designed to assist any small business owner in need of a loan. There are additional benefits for those who are, or live in, socially or economically disadvantaged areas.
On the banking side, the program uses a risk-pooling concept to mitigate some of the risks that may typically cause lenders to decline a loan or line of credit. It does this by having multiple borrowers using the same lending institution contribute payments to a single reserve fund that the lender can use as loan collateral. View fact sheet DSB continues to actively recruit additional participating lenders.
Interested? Contact our Business Finance Director, Jory Moore at jory. moore@delaware.
gov . The following links will open new windows.
Participating Lender Information Sheet Del-One Federal Credit Union DE LPP Forms for Participating Lenders Application – Delaware Loan Participation Application Compliance Authorization Form DCAP Forms for Participating Lenders Application – Delaware Capital Access Program Compliance Authorization Form U.S. Treasury SSBCI Policy & FAQ For more detailed information regarding the requirements and restrictions of SSBCI funded programs please reference the following documents from the U.S. Treasury: SSBCI-Capital-Program-Policy-Guidelines Send your request to be a participating lender along with the required materials that correspond to the Type of Lending Institution you are applying on behalf of, to business_finance@delaware.
gov with the Subject: Participating Lender Request. Delaware Accelerator and Seed Capital Program The Accelerator and Seed Capital Program – The Delaware Accelerator and Seed Capital Program (DASCP) strengthens Delaware’s ability to provide early-stage access to capital for high-impact startup companies.
It allows the state to make direct investments of up to $1 million in companies, after they have completed their seed round of funding. This is available to companies with 100 or fewer employees, and have a lead negotiator. Those who can prove they have a 1:1 match will be prioritized!
Questions? Email: Business_Finance@delaware. gov .
Exhibit 1 – DASCP – Investee Use of Proceeds and Conflict of Interest Certification Exhibit 2 – DASCP – Investor Use of Proceeds and Conflict of Interest Certification Exhibit 3 – DASCP – Sex Offender Investor Investee Certification Exhibit 4 – DASCP – Investee SEDI Certification Exhibit 5 – DASCP – SSBCI Privacy Notice Statement Exhibit 6 – DASCP – Demographics Related Data Minority, Women & Veteran-owned Businesses Del Prosperity Partnership The Delaware Division of Small Business, part of the Delaware Department of State, is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware.
Small businesses can reach out to the Division for assistance in connecting to the resources and advice to succeed. The Division is a champion for Delaware small businesses and is here to help take companies to the next level. Built by the Government Information Center
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses in Delaware seeking growth and expansion financing through participating banks, credit unions, or CDFIs; socially and economically disadvantaged business owners receive priority. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) – Delaware Loan Participation Program (DELPP) is funded by U.S. Treasury via Delaware Division of Small Business. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Delaware. 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.
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking launched its AI Gigafactories call on 30 July 2026 as a joint procurement, not a conventional research grant, and that distinction shapes who should respond. It seeks consortia or Special Purpose Vehicles bringing together companies, public entities, investors and other partners to establish up to seven AI Gigafactories across Europe - facilities that combine massive computing power and state-of-the-art AI processors with the software and cloud technology stacks, high-bandwidth connectivity and energy-efficient data centres needed to deliver frontier AI training, fine-tuning and inference at scale. This is the tier above the 19 AI Factories and 13 AI Factory Antennas EuroHPC already oversees, which serve SMEs and startups with free customised support; the Gigafactories are aimed at frontier-scale sovereign capacity. The financing model is blended: EuroHPC expects total private investment of more than EUR 20,000,000,000 across the EU, with successful projects receiving varying levels of EU and national co-funding calibrated to the size and range of sovereign services offered. Per-facility EU contributions have deliberately not been published, so applicants must build their own capital stack and negotiate co-funding rather than apply against a fixed grant envelope. Facilities may be established in a single Member State or span several, and cross-border developments are explicitly welcomed. The reference is EUROHPC-2026-CEI-AIGF-01 and the deadline is 12 November 2026 at 16:00 CET. Realistically this is a call for infrastructure-grade consortia with credible access to billions in capital, energy siting and hyperscale operations experience - not for individual research groups or early-stage startups, who should instead route through the existing AI Factories network.
HMGCC Co-Creation and Dstl are seeking an edge device that processes video and audio from off-the-shelf smart glasses and stitches frames into high-fidelity 3D maps for reconnaissance. The minimum deliverable is a TRL 4 proof of concept. AI, computer vision and machine learning are listed technology themes, for example algorithms that compensate for head movement while stitching frames. Essential requirements are a report on where smart-glasses data flows and who can access it, good daytime urban imagery, and a camera-based 3D map. Desirable features include low-light imaging, audio fusion, testing across several manufacturers and a three-year manufacturer roadmap, and the stretch goal is fusing audio and visual data to handle reflections and solid walls. Redesigning or physically modifying the glasses is out of scope, and data handling must comply with GDPR and manufacturer terms. The total budget is up to £60,000, about US$80,000, excluding VAT, with on average two providers funded for a 12-week project. Questions are due 29 October, pitch day is 25 November, and kick-off is targeted for January 2027. Applications close on 12 November 2026 at 17:00 UK time.
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