Get the Funding Your Business Needs
As you explore funding options for your business, you likely have important questions: How much capital should you borrow? What types of small business loans do you qualify for? What do lenders look for in an application? If you’re unsure about your eligibility or financing options, the Florida SBDC at FAMU can guide you through the lending process step by step.
Accessing capital can be a challenge when starting or growing your business. The SBDC at FAMU provides confidential, no-cost guidance to help entrepreneurs prepare for financing with confidence. Whether you're launching a startup, preparing for funding, entering new markets, or improving day-to-day operations, our certified consultants deliver practical, data-driven guidance to help you make informed decisions and achieve sustainable growth.

Our capital access support services help you to:
Organize
lender-ready documentation
Understand
your capital needs, working capital requirements & debt coverage capacity
Conduct
in-depth financial analysis, cash flow forecasting & financial projections
Formulate
a strong funding strategy
Explore
financing options, including SBA loans & traditional small business loans
Identify
appropriate funding sources & lending partners
Prepare
a complete, professional loan package & strengthen application readiness
Build
a long-term capital and finance strategy
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While the SBDC at FAMU does not directly provide loans or administer grants, we help you navigate the process from start to finish. We work closely with local and regional lending partners and can connect you with institutions that value SBDC-prepared clients, many of whom encourage or require businesses to consult with the SBDC before seeking financing.

Big Statewide Impact. Real Local Results.*
In 2024 alone, Florida SBDC Network clients achieved:
* Data sourced from the Florida SBDC Network 2024 Economic Impact Report (published May 2025).

$3.8 Billion
in New Sales

$304 Million
in Capital Secured

19,800
Jobs Created or Retained

1,019
New Businesses Launched
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