State Small Business Credit Initiative Competitive Technical Assistance Program

Through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SSBCI Investing in America SBOP), Treasury anticipates awarding $75 million for competitive grants to states, the District of Columbia

The SSBCI Investing in America SBOP provides financial assistance to eligible jurisdictions that propose innovative and high-impact models for delivering TA in the areas of legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to VSBs and SEDI-owned businesses applying for an SSBCI Capital Program and or other federal or other jurisdiction small business program. The SSBCI Investing in America SBOP is related to and supports the SSBCI Capital Program and the formula-based awards issued under the SSBCI Formula TA Grant Program. The SSBCI Capital Program is a federal program administered by Treasury that provides funding to states, the District of Columbia, territories, and Tribal governments to expand access to capital for small businesses emerging from the pandemic, build ecosystems of opportunity and entrepreneurship, and create high-quality jobs. Pursuant to 12 U.S.C. § 5702 (c)(5), amounts transferred to participating jurisdictions under the SSBCI Capital Program are not considered assistance for purposes of subtitle V of title 31 of the United States Code. The SSBCI Formula TA Grant Program is a financial assistance program administered by Treasury that funds the provision of TA services in the areas of legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to eligible small businesses applying for SSBCI funding and other government small business programs.

SSBCI Competitive TA Grant Program funding is available for states, the District of Columbia, territories, and Tribal governments that submitted complete and timely applications for the SSBCI Capital Program.

Very small businesses and business enterprises owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI-owned businesses). Profit organization, Other private institution/organization, Small business, Private nonprofit institution/organization

Business/Commerce, Economic Development. Grant funds provided to recipients under the SSBCI Formula TA Grant Program are intended to be used by eligible recipients to assist very small businesses (VSBs) and business enterprises owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI-owned businesses) applying for the SSBCI Capital Program, or another Federal or other jurisdiction program that supports small businesses. Generally, the types of assistance will include Business/Commerce, Economic Development, and Training. Grant funds may not be used in a manner that is prohibited by the grant agreement, including in a manner that is prohibited by the SSBCI statute (12 U.S.C. § 5701 et seq.), Treasury's SSBCI TA Grant Program guidance, including the SSBCI Formula TA Grant Program Guidelines and FAQs, and 2 CFR Part 200.

The SSBCI Investing in America SBOP is a one-time program of limited duration. Treasury anticipates awarding grants under the SSBCI Investing in America SBOP that will have a performance period of up to three years. The obligation of recipients to perform and report on progress will expire as outlined in the terms and conditions of the grant agreement.

Not Applicable. No new awards will be made in FY 2026.

Not Applicable. No new awards will be made in FY 2026.

Not Applicable. No new awards will be made in FY 2026.

Not Applicable. No new awards will be made in FY 2026.

Not Applicable. No new awards will be made in FY 2026.

Not Applicable. No new awards will be made in FY 2026.