Capital

EDA Build to Scale Venture Challenge: Up to $2 Million for Regional Innovation and Startup Ecosystems

Funds organizations expanding regional innovation and capital access for high-growth startups in the United States. Supports accelerators, incubators, universities, and economic development organizations building entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Amount: USD $2,000,000 grant Deadline: Jul 24, 2025 Location: United States

SSBCI: The $10 Billion Federal Boost for Small Businesses

A federal small business capital-access initiative that provides Treasury funds to states, DC, territories, and Tribal governments, who then run local loan, guarantee, collateral, and investment programs.

Type: Funding Amount: Total SSBCI 2.0 capital: $10B+ (federal categories: $6.5B main capital, $1.5B SEDI, $1.0B SEDI … Deadline: No single federal business application deadline; each participating jurisdiction has its own program windows Location: United States, District of Columbia, U.S. Territories and Tribal Governments

Up to $350,000 in SBA-Backed Loans for Underserved Small Businesses: Complete Guide to Community Advantage

Mission-driven SBA 7(a) loan program offering affordable financing to underserved small businesses through community lenders.

Type: Loan Amount: Up to $350,000 with SBA guaranty up to 85% Deadline: Rolling applications through participating Community Advantage lenders Location: United States