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Find similar grantsState Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program is sponsored by Montana Department of Commerce. Expands access to capital for Montana entrepreneurs and small businesses, including those in technology sectors.
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Montana State Small Business Credit Initiative | Montana Department of Commerce Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit Microbusiness Finance Program Montana SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program Montana State Small Business Credit Initiative Montana Wood Products Revolving Loan Program Small Business Development Center The Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Montana Automation Financing Program Collateral Support Program Opportunities in Rural Economies ORE Economic Development Organization Capacity Building Grant ORE Loan Participation Program ORE Planning Grant Program The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 reauthorized and amended the Small Business Jobs Acts of 2010 to provide $10 billion to fund the State Small Business Credit Initiative as a response to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SSBCI is a federal program administered by the Department of the Treasury that was created to strengthen state programs that support private financing to small businesses. SSBCI is expected to create billions of dollars in lending and investments to small businesses that are not getting the support they need to expand and create jobs. The MT SSBCI 2.
0 LPP will be used to assist existing Montana businesses that need additional borrowings to stabilize, pivot, expand or re-start their business and to assist new Montana businesses entering the market. The MT SSBCI 2. 0 LPP will partner with approved economic development organizations throughout the state to identify businesses in their regions that could benefit from the program.
The program is structured to participate directly in a lender loan at a participation rate of 50%. MT SSBCI 2. 0 LPP participation will occur via a participating lender.
Participating lenders are organizations that are Community Development Financial Institutions or local economic development organizations with a revolving loan fund that are approved to participate in the MT SSBCI 2. 0 LPP. Approved CDFI/RLFs must execute an MT SSBCI 2.
0 LPP CDFI/RLF Loan Servicing Agreement and adhere to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact program staff to become an approved participating lender. Primary lenders are approved lenders, such as banks or credit unions, that must execute an MT SSBCI 2.
0 LLP Lender Loan Servicing Agreement and adhere to the terms and conditions contained therein. Please contact program staff to become an approved primary lender. Loans eligible for MT SSBCI 2.
0 LPP participation include, but are not limited to, real estate, equipment, working capital and non-speculative new businesses. MT SSBCI 2. 0 LPP Policy (Revised May 12, 2026) Borrower and Loan Size Requirements: Eligible borrowers must have fewer than 750 employees.
The MT SSBCI 2. 0 LPP maximum participation amount is $1 million. If the primary and participating lenders feel a project warrants a participation amount of more than $1 million, it can be presented to program staff agency management for consideration.
It must demonstrate revenue growth, an employment base increase and a positive market share impact. The MT SSBCI 2. 0 LPP will not provide credit if a given transaction exceeds $20 million.
The interest rate on the MT SSBCI participated portion of the loan is based on the amortization period of the loan. The interest rate on the MT SSBCI portion of funds will be fixed for the term of the loan as follows: Up to 3-year term with monthly payments – 50 basis points (0. 50%) 3-year up to 5-year term with monthly payments – 100 basis points (1.
00%) 5-year up to 7-year term with monthly payments – 150 basis points (1. 50%) 7-year up to 10-year term with monthly payments – 200 basis points (2. 00%) 10-year up to 15-year term with monthly payments – 250 basis points (2.
50%) 15-year to 20-year term with monthly payments – 300 basis points (3. 00%) Any intermediate term amortization will be at the next tier higher interest rate. If amortization other than monthly, the MT SSBCI 2.
0 LPP interest rate will be increased by 50 basis points (0. 50%). The lender service fee cannot exceed 50 basis points (0.
50%). The servicing CDFI/RLF will be assessed an annualized 25 basis points (0. 25%) service fee by MT SSBCI 2.
0 LPP. The fee will be assessed on the calendar quarter on the balances of all outstanding loans. Montana SSBCI 2.
0 Administrative Expense Policy - (Effective May 1, 2026) MT SSBCI 2. 0 Loan Participation Program funds from the original federal allocation have been fully committed. The program is currently accepting applications only for recycled MT SSBCI 2.
0 LPP funds. Recycled funds are limited and are available through participating CDFIs and revolving loan funds on a rolling basis. For information about current recycled fund availability and how to apply, please contact a participating CDFI/RLF directly.
FY 2023-2027 LOANS AWARDED Participating Lenders (CDFI/RLFs) - Recycled APPROVED PARTICIPATING LENDERS WITH RECYCLING FUNDS: SSBCI Participating Lenders Map Beartooth Resource Conservation & Development Currently accepting applications Counties/Reservations serviced: Big Horn, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Yellowstone, Crow, Northern Cheyenne (partial) Big Sky Economic Development Currently accepting applications bigskyeconomicdevelopment.
org Counties/Reservations serviced: Statewide Great Falls Development Authority Currently accepting applications 405 3rd St. NW, Suite 203 growgreatfallsmontana.
org Counties/Reservations serviced: Cascade, Blaine, Teton, Pondera, Fergus, Toole, Chouteau, Hill, Lewis and Clark, Glacier, Judith Basin, Liberty, Meagher, Blackfeet, Fort Bellknap, Rocky Boy Lake County Community Development Corporation dba Mission West Community Development Partners Currently accepting applications Counties/Reservations serviced: Lake, Sanders, Mineral Montana Business Assistance Connection, Inc. Currently accepting applications Counties/Reservations serviced: Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, Meagher Currently accepting applications Counties/Reservations serviced: Statewide Montana West Economic Development Not accepting applications Counties/Reservations serviced: Flathead, Lincoln, Sanders, Glacier Prospera Business Network Currently accepting applications 865 Technology Blvd.
, Suite A prosperabusinessnetwork. org Counties/Reservations serviced: Gallatin, Park, statewide through the Montana Women's Business Center Snowy Mountain Development Corporation Currently accepting applications snowymountaindevelopment.
com Counties/Reservations serviced: Fergus, Musselshell, Wheatland, Judith Basin, Golden Valley, Petroleum Southeastern Montana Development Corporation Currently accepting applications Counties/Reservations serviced: Rosebud, Powder River, Custer, Treasure, Northern Cheyenne Currently accepting applications sweetgrassdevelopment.
org Counties/Reservations serviced: Cascade, Glacier, Pondera, Teton, Toole, Blackfeet, Little Shell The following are Approved Primary Lenders: Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Fergus Federal Credit Union First Federal Bank & Trust First State Bank of Malta Three Rivers Bank of Montana threeriversbankmontana.
com Eligible businesses may work with either their primary lender or a participating lender to decide whether to proceed with a loan application. If the business decides to proceed, the participating lender initiates the application process. Once the application is submitted, the Loan Review Committee will review it for eligibility and suitability with state and program requirements.
The committee may request additional information or approve or reject the application. Receipt of an application does not imply a commitment for funding. Applications are currently being accepted only for recycled SSBCI 2.
0 funds; all original SSBCI 2. 0 Program funds have been fully committed. Applications must be completed online by the participating lender through the ServiceNow application portal located at montana.
servicenowservices. com/mtgl . Primary lenders may be required to create an Okta profile, which requires a valid email account.
Okta is located at okta. loginmt. com .
Montana Grant and Loan Portal Login/Okta Instructions Montana Grant and Loan Portal Login/Okta Video Instructions Participating Lender (CDFI/RLF) Required Forms: CDFI/RLF Sex Offender Certification CDFI/RLF Conflict of Interest and Use of Proceeds Form Primary Lender Required Forms: Lender Use of Proceeds and Conflict of Interest Certification Lender Sex Offender Certification Borrower Use of Proceeds and Conflict of Interest Certification Borrower Sex Offender Certification Borrower Certification Related to SEDI-Owned Businesses Privacy Act and Notice and Demographic – Related Data Collection Form Guarantor Required Forms: Guarantor Use of Proceeds and Conflict of Interest Certification Guarantor Sex Offender Certification Privacy Act and Notice and Demographic - Related Data Collection Form Treasury SSBCI Reference Documents: Treasury SSBCI Policy Guidelines (Updated Oct.
4, 2024) Treasury SSBCI FAQs (Updated July 22, 2026) SSBCI Transaction Level Program SSBCI Transaction Level Program Olivia Kettenring , Business Development Manager Judy Tice , Loan Coordinator Jamie LeMieux , Program Specialist
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Montana businesses with fewer than 750 employees applying through participating lenders. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000 (50% loan participation). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program is funded by Montana Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Montana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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