HEDCO-SAMA Forgivable Loan Program with SHEBA Partnership

Award Type: Forgivable loans

Loan Amount: Up to $50,000

Interest Rate: 0%

Application Fee: None

Loan Terms: Forgivable after 1 year if all required documents have been received

Program Type: $3 million program allocated to minority-owned and women-owned small businesses across Connecticut

Program Administration: HEDCO Inc.

Partner Organizations: HEDCO, Spanish American Merchants Association (SAMA), and SHEBA

Geographic Scope: Statewide Connecticut

Eligibility Requirements:

• Completed SHEBA accelerator program
• Recommended for participation by SHEBA
• For-profit business with no more than 20 (full-time or part-time) employees
• Minority-owned OR women-owned small business (minimum 51% minority/women ownership required)
• In good standing with the Department of Revenue Services (formerly Department of Revenue)
• Minimum 6 months in business

Terms and Conditions:

• Forgivable loans up to $50,000 (forgiven after 1 year if all documents received)
• 0% interest rate
• No application fee

Purpose: Financial assistance and recovery resources for minority-owned and women-owned small businesses

Application Process and Required Documents

Step 1: Complete HEDCO Intake and Privacy Form

• Complete the HEDCO Intake and Privacy form
• If you have already completed this form for HEDCO, retrieve your Intake ID and proceed to Step 2

Step 2: Complete the Loan Application

• Apply online through HEDCO portal

Step 3: Submit Required Documents
Provide the following documents:

1. Personal and Business Tax Statements (last 2 years)
2. Profit and Loss Statement (prior year)
3. Profit and Loss Statement (current year)
4. Letter of Status for Department of Revenue Services (DRS) - issued within 15 days of submission
5. 12-month Cash Flow Projections
6. Sources and Uses of Funds
7. Documentation of items to be acquired using these funds (e.g., invoices, quotes)
8. Statement describing how loan funds will be used to support the business
9. Executive Summary (for businesses operating more than 2 years) OR Business Plan (for businesses operating less than 2 years)
10. Document Checklist signed by both SHEBA and the Applicant

Additional Requirements:

• If uploading additional documents after submitting application, click provided link and include your Application ID
• Download comprehensive document checklist from HEDCO website

Email Submission: applications@hedcoinc.com

Contact for Assistance:

• Phone: (860) 527-1301
• Email: applications@hedcoinc.com