FloridaCommerce Activates Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

To support small businesses who have been impacted by Hurricane Milton, FloridaCommerce has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.

The bridge loan program is a short-term, zero-interest loan that helps businesses “bridge the gap” between the time of impact and when long-term resources are available, such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims, or other resources. Businesses directly impacted by Hurricane Milton, in the counties of DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota are eligible to apply for loans of up to $50,000.

Application Deadline: December 4, 2024

Visit www.FloridaJobs.org/EBL to learn more about the program, view the lending guidelines and required documentation, and complete an application. Business owners who need assistance filling out their application can schedule a consultation with a Florida SBDC at USF business consultant here.