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SBA PRIME Grant Program

Enhance your organization's capabilities with a comprehensive training program tailored for microlenders at every scale

Build your organization's capacity through an in-depth training program for microlenders of all sizes.

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If your organization wants to strengthen its microloan portfolio or become an SBA microlender, the SBA’s PRIME program provides essential support to enhance your small business lending impact. Through ECDI’s dynamic, four-month cohort, your organization will be equipped with the training, policy tools, and technical assistance needed to expand your microlending capacity, maximize SBA programming, and strengthen your reach. Participants who complete the program will also have the opportunity to apply for leverage loan funds from ECDI. 

 

Program Benefits

  • Hands-on training and technical assistance to strengthen your microlending operations and expand your impact.

  • Guidance from experienced microlending professionals to help your organization secure additional funding sources and maximize SBA microloan opportunities.

  • Ready-to-use lending policy tools and templates to streamline your organization's processes.

  • Opportunity to apply for leverage loan funds from ECDI upon program completion.

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Enhance your ability to support small businesses in your community and apply now! ​

Eligibility

This program is open to microlenders of all types:  

  • Existing SBA Microloan Intermediaries

  • Aspiring SBA Microlenders

  • Community Development Corporations with lending programs

  • Kiva and other similar community-based lenders

 

Program Timeframe

The cohort begins in April and concludes in September.  

  • Organizations must attend and participate in 6 to 10 bi-weekly webinar training opportunities 

  • Mandatory in-person two-day seminar on SBA microloan underwriting and processing. The program covers travel expenses to Columbus. 

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This program is offered at no cost, and applications are competitive. Online applications will close on Friday, March 21, 2025.

SBA PRIME Program Application

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