7(j) Technical Assistance
Small Business Administration
The purpose of the program is to provide Business Development Assistance for Small Disadvantaged Businesses. SBA performs this mission by entering into grants, cooperative agreements and contracts with qualified service providers who have the capability to provide business development assistance to eligible businesses and individuals under Sections 7(a)(11), 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act.
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Helps small disadvantaged businesses get support for growth and development. Provides free business assistance through qualified service providers.
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What Benefits Are Offered?
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Use SBA’s Lender Match tool to connect with a participating SBA lender.
- Apply for your loan directly through your lender.
- Determine which documents you'll need based on your individual circumstances.
- 🌐Application Portal
- http://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/7a-loans
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- rolling
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- Indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- Environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference may be required.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Acquiring real estate
- Refinancing current business debt
- Purchasing machinery and equipment
- Working capital
- Purchasing furniture and supplies
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- Non-eligible businesses
- Speculative activities
- Passive activities
- 📏Expense Caps
- Maximum loan amount $5 million
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $7,610,107 (minimum $6,083,138).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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