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You May Not Be Eligible
Based on your responses, you may not be eligible for any SBA Certification Programs. Review the eligibility criteria detailed here.
Here's why you may be not be eligible
- Be at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens
- In order to participate in the SBA Certification Program, the owner(s) of the business must not have been debarred or suspended by a federal entity.
- You must own and control a small business in the U.S. to participate in the SBA Certification Program.
- Please ensure your SAM.gov account is active and current before applying for the SBA Certification Program.
Resources
Loans
start or expand your business with loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small business to get the funding they need.
Investment Capital
find an investor for your business. investors make both debt and equity investments
Find an investor for your business from among more than 300 Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) licensed by SBA.
Disaster Assistance
get help after a disaster with low-interest disaster loans from the Small Business Administration
SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.
Surety Bonds
protect your work and your client with an sba-guaranteed surety bond
The Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantees bid, performance, and payment surety bonds issued by certain surety companies.
Grants
look for government grants that help business do scientific research and development
SBA provides grants to nonprofits, Resource Partners, and educational organizations. These grands aim to support entrepreneurship, through counseling and training programs.
