Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
Funding Amount
Up to $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Small businesses with 2 to 100 employees
Geography
- Located in Florida
Other requirements
- Established prior to March 9, 2020
- Must demonstrate economic injury as a result of COVID-19
Overview
A short-term, interest-free loan program designed to help small businesses bridge the gap between the time of economic impact and when the business has secured long-term assistance (such as insurance claims or SBA loans).
Geographic Scope: Florida
Eligibility:
- Small businesses with 2 to 100 employees
- Located in Florida
- Established prior to March 9, 2020
- Must demonstrate economic injury as a result of COVID-19
Loan Terms:
- Interest-free loans up to $50,000
- Up to one-year terms
- DEO works with borrowers to ensure repayment is not an overwhelming burden
Program Funding: Up to $50 million allocated for the program
Administered By:
- Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
- In partnership with Florida SBDC Network and Florida First Capital Finance Corporation
Support Available: Florida SBDC business consultants available at no cost to assist with loan application process and COVID-19-related challenges
Contact Information:
- Phone: 866-737-7232 (Florida Small Business Development Center Network)
- Email: Disaster@FloridaSBDC.org
- Website: www.FloridaSBDC.org
- Toll-free DEO line: 833-832-4494
- Email: FloridaBusinessLoanFund@deo.myflorida.com
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Period: March 17, 2020 - May 8, 2020
Application Methods:
- Apply online and upload required supporting documentation, or
- Download an application, complete it, and mail with required supporting documentation to:
- Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
- C/O Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
- 107 E. Madison Street, MSC-160
- Tallahassee, FL 32399-4120
Important Notes:
- Small businesses that have already applied should not submit an additional application
- Response to the Business Damage Assessment survey is NOT an application for assistance
- Must fill out a bridge loan application to be considered
Application Assistance:
- Contact nearest Florida SBDC office: www.FloridaSBDC.org/locations
- Phone support: 866-737-7232
- Email: Disaster@FloridaSBDC.org
What Selectflorida Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 13
- Total given
- $156K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $6,720–$32K
- By dollars: Florida 80%, Massachusetts 20%. Top recipient cities: Pensacola, FL; Miami, FL; Orlando, FL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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