State Small Business Credit Initiative Competitive Technical Assistance Program

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.