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SBA Update: Hardship Assistance for COVID EIDL Borrowers
March 14, 2024
In February 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) expanded the eligibility for its Hardship Accommodation Plan (HAP) for borrowers who are struggling with loan payments.
Grants & Funding
Main Street America Backing Small Businesses Grant
March 14, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES APR. 07 @ 11:59 PM CT - In partnership with American Express, the Backing Small Businesses grant program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach.
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High-Tech Innovation and R&D Startup Funding Training Series
March 14, 2024
The Florida High Tech Corridor helps Florida’s small businesses tap into SBIR/STTR awards, the nation’s largest source of early-stage startup funding for research and development.
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WomensNet Grant Opportunity for Women-Owned Food & Beverage Businesses
March 05, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES MAR. 31 - Are you a woman-owned food or beverage business?
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2024 Small Biz Challenge
February 27, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES MAR. 08 - Enter your small business into The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge for an opportunity to compete to win a share of the total prize.
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SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Goodwill Exception
February 27, 2024
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is currently offering defaulted Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers a goodwill exception period for those who have not applied for loan forgiveness.
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DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund - Winter Round of Funding
February 20, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES MAR. 31 @ 6 PM - Disasters are unpredictable — but critical support shouldn’t be.
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Barclays Small Business Big Wins Contest
February 13, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES MAR. 04 @ 5 PM - Small business ownership can be rewarding, challenging, and liberating.
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2024 FedEx® Small Business Grants Program
February 13, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES APR. 01 @ 12 PM - Is your business based in the U.S.? Do you employ fewer than 99 individuals? Have you been in business for at least six months? Do you ship with FedEx, and have you been a customer since September 2023?
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BOSS Network “Invest in Progress” Grant Program
February 06, 2024
APPLICATION CLOSES FEB. 23 @ 5 PM - The BOSS Network is partnering with Sage for the grant of The BOSS Impact Fund.
