SBA Microloan Program
Small loans made through nonprofit intermediary lenders to help small businesses start, reopen or grow, covering working capital, inventory, supplies and equipment.
- Run by
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Funding
- Up to $50,000Loans up to $50,000; the average microloan is about $13,000.
- Who can apply
- Small businesses and certain nonprofit childcare centers
- Cannot be used to pay existing debts or buy real estate
- Intermediaries generally require collateral and the owner's personal guarantee
- How to apply
- Apply to an SBA-approved microloan intermediary lender in your area, which sets the terms.
- Last checked
- 2026-10-11