This table includes all the federal-to-local funding streams in the American Rescue Plan that reach cities and their residents. It does not include appropriations to Tribal Governments or Agency appropriations focused on program operations at the...

This report from Drexel University's Nowak Metro Finance Lab provides a guide to federal funding in the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The authors place a special emphasis on formula funds received by local anchors, competitive grants, and funds...

SSBCI was signed into law as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. CDFA hosted this National SSBCI 2.0 Call serving as an interface between Treasury and stakeholders during the rulemaking process. On March 26, 2021, we discussed insights and...

SSBCI was signed into law as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. CDFA hosted this National SSBCI 2.0 Call with interested stakeholders on March 11, 2021, to discuss SSBCI 2.0. We discussed key SSBCI 2.0 questions and timelines. We also...

This CDFA Legislative Briefing took place on February 17, 2021. Topics discussed included re-introducing the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act (MAMBA) and the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) along with the latest...

This interactive data tool from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows total SSBCI investments, percent of investments in LMI and rural areas, investments by MSA, investments by loan programs, CDFIs, and more.

This report provides a five-step roadmap towards a more inclusive, dynamic, and productive small-business sector. The report breaks down the five steps into ten major policy recommendations with detailed policy proposals. It was authored by the...

During this Legislative Briefing, we discussed the latest information about the next stimulus act (Phase 4) from Congress and the urgent actions development finance agencies should take. We examined legislative reactions to the CARES Act, what we...

On the March 27, 2020 Weekly COVID-19 Development Finance Briefing, we discussed how Development Finance Agencies have initially responded to COVID-19, examined Congressional legislation, analyzed how federal agencies are reacting, and looked at a...

Based on the input of our 500+ members, CDFA has developed a set of policy proposals that would allow state and local governments, through development finance agencies, to be immediate problem solvers that can help alleviate the extreme economic...

The SSBCI Transactions Dataset is a set of .csv files reporting transaction level data for all transactions conducted through the SSBCI program from inception in 2011 through December 31, 2016. This dataset categorizes transactions by program type,...

Barry Ryan discusses what The Rural Center is doing to support rural economic development in North Carolina.

Industry experts from around the state and from various federal agencies will discuss development finance programs and their potential to spur job creation and growth in the economic development industry.

Georgia’s small businesses are essential to the state’s well-being, but often times overlooked and underutilized in many economic growth strategies and financing programs. Holly Hunt with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs focuses on how...

This report summarizes the outcomes of 142 state credit support and investment programs funded by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), which supported over $8 billion in new lending and investing to small businesses since 2011. The...

Cumulatively, from 2011 to 2016, states reported the following notable accomplishments: (1) States expended $1.2 billion in SSBCI funds which supported new financing to small businesses totaling $10.7 billion; (2) SSBCI programs have supported $8.95...

Allen McConnell (Ohio Development Services Agency) discusses how small businesses are financed, the various access to capital challenges they face, and the most innovative and effective access to capital tools available in Ohio.

The US Department of Treasury has released its first 2016 quarterly report on state deployments of SSBCI funds.

Wayne Bell from the U.S. Small Business Administration speaks on financing programs in Oklahoma & Kansas through the SBA.

The Kentucky Collateral Support Program provides a pledged asset to an enrolled lender of up to 20% of their loan in order to enhance the collateral coverage of a small business borrower that is otherwise qualified but unable to meet the lender's...

The Rural Financing Best Practices by CDFA explores how rural communities can leverage a wide range of tools and approaches to build on their assets, protect their resources, and make strategic investments that offer long-term benefits for residents...

From 2011 through 2015, States reported that they had expended $1.04 billion in SSBCI funds which, in turn, supported over 16,900 new loans or investments to small businesses totaling $8.4 billion. The state-by-state data show how SSBCI programs...

The U.S. Dept. of Treasury wrote this letter in response to a request from Rep. Price (D-NC) seeking information on how a new bill - or the appropriations process - could be used to extend the State Small Business Credit Initiative.

Procedures regarding the Collateral Support Program as administered by the Government of the District of Columbia are provided to assist lenders and borrowers throughout the program's enrollment period.

The Government of the District of Columbia has provided a guide intended to assist participating lenders in understanding the federal and District’s compliance requirements of the SSBCI program.

In this revised audit by the Office of the Inspector General, Florida's SSBCI programs are examined. As of December 31, 2012, the state had obligated $52 million.

In this revised report by the Office of Inspector General, North Dakota's SSBCI program, Mandan Consortium is audited. The audit finds that Mandan obligated approximately $8.9 million through a loan participation program.

In the Department of Treasury's annual SSBCI Report, data and success stories are reported. Between 2011 and 2014, the program created or saved more than 140,000 jobs.

The Office of the Inspector General examines Washington's SSBCI programs in this audit report. The report finds that, as of June 30, 2012, Washington had expended $7.1 million.

This report by the U.S. Department of Treasury discusses CDFI's involvement in the SSBCI program. Best practices include those in California, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, and Washington.

The SSBCI Quarterly Report for the fourth quarter of 2014 summarizes and organizes the funds allocated and percentage of disbursements by state. According to the report, disbursements and funds deployed exceeded $1 billion.

This report from the U.S. Treasury outlines best practices for states partnering with CDFIs to increase small business lending.

In this report, the Hamilton Project recommends three policy proposals including: expand funding for the SSBCI program; increase and make permanent the NMTC; and new federal funding for local skills acquisitions programs.

In this Office of Inspector General report, North Carolina's SSBCI program is audited. The audit finds that North Carolina obligated approximately $28 million through three programs.

The SSBCI Quarterly Report for the third quarter summarizes and organizes the funds allocated and percentage of disbursements by state. According to the report, disbursements and funds deployed exceeded $1 Billion.

The Office of the Inspector General reports on one of Rhode Island's SSBCI venture capital program, Slater Technology Fund. The report finds that the program properly used $1.5M in SSBCI funds.

In this GAO report on Small Business Credit Programs, the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF) and the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) are examined. Through its findings, the GAO recommends better impact reporting of SBFL.

In this presentation by Cory Phelps of the Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Idaho's SSBCI program is discussed. This includes the Idaho Collateral Support Program.

In this presentation by Holly Hunt, SSBCI Program Manager for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia's SSBCI programs are explained. These programs include a loan participation program, credit guarantee, and a capital access program.

In this presentation by Emily Jarrett of the California Pollution Control Financing Authority, the California Capital Access Program is discussed.

In this presentation by the U.S. Department of Treasury, the latest update on the SSBCI program is given. Additionally, recent audit activity and revision to FAQ 10 is discussed.

In this Office of Inspector General report, West Virginia's SSBCI programs are audited. The audit reveals that $13.2M has been spent or obligated as of September 2013.

Jonathan Tower of Arctaris Royalty Partners discusses economic development initiatives for underserved U.S. small businesses.

This summary of states' State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) quarterly reports highlights success stories, disbursement data, top performing states, funds allocated by program type, and more from SSBCI-participating states.

Jim Troxel presents on SSBCI and angel investors involved in WBTangels.

Cliff Kellogg, Director of SSBCI, gave an update on the program during an installment if the CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series.

Jon Atkinson at South Coast Angel Fund explains the complexities of creating an angel fund.

OIG reports that Massachusetts appropriately used most of the SSBCI funds it had expended as of June 30, 2012, but spent $237,000 to participate in an SBA-guaranteed loan under the MBDC Loan Participation Program, which Treasury officials said was...

Michael Finney, President and CEO of the Michigan of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, discusses the economic impact of Pure Michigan programs and provides several case studies.