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Small Business Administration (SBA) Announces the Launch of Business Physical Disaster Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) To support businesses who experienced physical or economic injury from Hurricane Debby, the SBA has activated the Physical Disaster Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Small businesses in Manatee and Sarasota; and the contiguous Florida counties of: DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, and Polk are eligible to apply. Application Deadlines: Physical Damage: October 9, 2024 Economic Injury: May 12, 2025 Apply Here State Activates Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program To support small businesses who experienced physical or economic injury from Hurricane Debby, the state has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The bridge loan program is a short-term, zero-interest loan that helps businesses “bridge the gap” between the time of impact and when long-term resources are available, such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims, or other resources. Small businesses in Hillsborough, Hernando, Pinellas, Highlands, Hardee, DeSoto, Polk, Pasco, Manatee, and Sarasota counties are eligible to apply for loans up to $50,000. Visit www.FloridaJobs.org/EBL to learn more about the program, view the lending guidelines and required documentation, and complete an application. Business owners who need assistance filling out their application can schedule a consultation with a Florida SBDC at USF business consultant here. Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program Opens for Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Debby The Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program has been established within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to make low-interest or interest-free loans to agricultural and aquaculture producers who have experienced damage from a declared natural disaster. Applicants must own a bona fide farm operation on land classified as agricultural pursuant to Section 193.461, F.S., or lease sovereign submerged land pursuant to Section 597.010, F.S. The qualifying counties for Hurricane Debby including: DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Announces the Launch of Business Physical Disaster Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
To support businesses who experienced physical or economic injury from Hurricane Debby, the SBA has activated the Physical Disaster Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).
Small businesses in Manatee and Sarasota; and the contiguous Florida counties of: DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, and Polk are eligible to apply.
Application Deadlines:
Physical Damage: October 9, 2024
Economic Injury: May 12, 2025
Apply Here
State Activates Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
To support small businesses who experienced physical or economic injury from Hurricane Debby, the state has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.
The bridge loan program is a short-term, zero-interest loan that helps businesses “bridge the gap” between the time of impact and when long-term resources are available, such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims, or other resources.
Small businesses in Hillsborough, Hernando, Pinellas, Highlands, Hardee, DeSoto, Polk, Pasco, Manatee, and Sarasota counties are eligible to apply for loans up to $50,000.
Visit www.FloridaJobs.org/EBL to learn more about the program, view the lending guidelines and required documentation, and complete an application. Business owners who need assistance filling out their application can schedule a consultation with a Florida SBDC at USF business consultant here.
Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program Opens for Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Debby
The Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program has been established within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to make low-interest or interest-free loans to agricultural and aquaculture producers who have experienced damage from a declared natural disaster.
Applicants must own a bona fide farm operation on land classified as agricultural pursuant to Section 193.461, F.S., or lease sovereign submerged land pursuant to Section 597.010, F.S.
The qualifying counties for Hurricane Debby including: DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties.