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State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is sponsored by FloridaCommerce (administered in partnership with Florida Opportunity Fund and Florida First Capital Finance Corporation). The SSBCI program in Florida provides businesses with additional resources and capital to facilitate business growth and economic development.
These funds specifically support businesses owned or controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, including minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, rural, or other targeted small business populations across the state. The program has five components to serve small businesses that may not otherwise have access to conventional capital.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses, including very small businesses and businesses owned or controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, such as minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and rural businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $488 million total allocated to Florida (first tranche of $142 million ready for deployment). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is funded by FloridaCommerce (administered in partnership with Florida Opportunity Fund and Florida First Capital Finance Corporation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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