Government Resources
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans
The SBA offers various loan programs, including 7(a) loans for general small business purposes, 504 loans for real estate and equipment, and microloans up to $50,000.
Visit SBA
USA.gov Business Funding
Provides an overview of federal funding options, including loans and grants, to help small businesses start and grow.
Visit USA.gov
Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF)
A U.S. Treasury program that provides capital to qualified community banks and loan funds to encourage small business lending.
Visit the Treasury Department
State-Specific Business Credit Initiatives
Each state offers unique programs for loans, grants, and technical assistance to small businesses. Below are links for all 50 states:
Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado |
Connecticut | Delaware | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho |
Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana |
Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi |
Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey |
New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma |
Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee |
Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia |
Wisconsin | Wyoming
Educational and Networking Resources
SBA Learning Platform
Offers online training programs and development opportunities designed to empower and educate small business owners.
Visit the SBA Learning Platform
Amazon’s Small Business Academy
Provides free resources, including live events, podcasts, and on-demand classes, along with access to a network of like-minded business professionals.
Visit Amazon Small Business Academy
Chamber of Commerce Small Business Resources
Offers educational resources such as mentorship programs, workshops, and access to networks and trade associations to support small business growth.
Visit the Chamber of Commerce
Guidant Financial’s Small Business Networking Guide
Provides guidance on building a professional community, opportunities to collaborate, and continuing education for small business owners.
Visit Guidant Financial
Credit and Financial Planning Tools
FDIC: Small Business Loan Resources
Offers information on various loan programs, including SBA microloans, to help small businesses secure necessary funding.
Visit FDIC
Advance Funds Network: Free Online Educational Resources
Lists free online courses and webinars on business matters through the Small Business Training Network.
Visit Advance Funds Network