Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
Forecasted
FloridaCommerce's Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan offers short-term, interest-free loans to help Florida businesses recover and maintain operations after disasters.
Funder: FloridaCommerce
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per business; one-year, zero-interest, short-term loan
Summary: Provides short-term, interest-free loans to help Florida small businesses recover after major catastrophes.
Key Information: This is a loan program (not a grant); repayment is required.
Description
The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program offers short-term, interest-free working capital loans to small businesses in Florida that have been impacted by major disasters. The program is designed to help businesses maintain operations and meet immediate financial obligations while awaiting longer-term recovery funding, such as insurance proceeds or federal disaster loans. The loans are intended as a "bridge" to sustain business continuity during times of crisis.
