The SSBCI Capital Program provides funds to states, the District of Columbia, territories, and Tribal governments for those jurisdictions to create tailored programs that offer funding to small businesses and entrepreneurs through equity/venture capital, loan participation, loan guarantee, collateral support, and capital access programs.
In addition to capital access, SSBCI funding unlocks access to critical technical assistance through SSBCI’s formula Technical Assistance Grant Program and the SSBCI Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP). The Minority Business Development Agency at the U.S. Department of Commerce, through its Capital Readiness Program, also supports technical assistance to improve access to capital, including in traditionally underserved communities, with SSBCI funding.