The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans that are intended to “bridge the gap” between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer-term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims or other resources.

Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Now Open

Loans are available up to $50,000 per eligible applicant. Loans made under this program are short-term, personal loans using State of Florida funds – they are not grants and must be repaid. 

Counties eligible to apply for the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program:

• Hernando County
• Hillsborough County
• Manatee County
• Pasco County
• Pinellas County

Learn more about the program’s lending guidelines, required documents, and additional information here or Apply Here