Community Navigator Pilot Program
Small Business Administration
Per the American Rescue Plan, the SBA is authorized to create and administer a $100 million competitive grant program to various entities providing “Community Navigator” services, defined as the outreach, education and technical assistance targeting eligible small businesses to increase awareness of and participation in programs of the Small Business Administration. Community Navigators will focus on current and prospective small businesses to improve access to assistance and programs of Feder
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Access to SBA-guaranteed loans (including 7(a), 504, Microloans, and lines of credit) for various business purposes such as working capital, fixed assets, real estate, equipment, and debt refinancing. Loans offer competitive terms, potentially lower down payments, flexible overhead, and no collateral for some. The program also facilitates access to free business counseling and educational support to help start and run a business.
Who Is Eligible?
Business Size: small
Industries: technology, manufacturing, wholesale, professional services, childcare centers
Region: United States, US Territories
Other Criteria: operating for-profit business (exceptions exist for non-profit childcare centers in Microloan program), officially registered and operates legally, meets SBA size standards, demonstrates ability to repay and has a sound business purpose, credit history is considered, with some programs accommodating startups or those with less-than-perfect credit, unable to obtain credit on reasonable terms from non-federal sources (for 7(a) loans), for certain loan types (e.g., 504 loans), tangible net worth must be less than $20 million and average net income less than $6.5 million after federal income taxes for the two years preceding application, for certain loan types (e.g., 7(a) WCP), at least one-year of operating history and ability to produce timely financial statements
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Visit the SBA website
- Identify eligibility requirements
- Prepare necessary documentation
- Submit application through the SBA Loan Portal
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄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
- 📐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 business debt
- Purchasing machinery and equipment
- Working capital
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- Working capital or inventory for 504 loans
- Speculation or investment in rental real estate
- 📏Expense Caps
- Admin costs capped at 15%
- 💳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.
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
This program is available to small businesses in technology, manufacturing, wholesale industries located in United States, US Territories.
This program offers funding up to $5,500,000 (minimum $500).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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