Austin Chamber
U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA Funding Programs

Free to review; financing terms vary Federal Verified 2026-06-04

Overview

SBA funding overview for 7(a), 504, microloans, Lender Match, surety bonds, SBIC, and grants information.

Eligibility and fit

  • Small businesses exploring SBA-backed funding paths.

How to use this resource

  1. Review eligibility and geography with the source organization.
  2. Prepare your business stage, county, and cost expectations before outreach.
  3. Use the Chamber record as a starting point, then verify current details directly.

Where it fits in the founder roadmap

1funding

Build the funding file before applying

Prepare ownership papers, business description, resumes, personal financials, business plan, tax returns, current financials, use of funds, debts, assets, and collateral documentation.

3funding

Match capital path to business type and stage

Use SBA programs, PeopleFund, Governor resources, Capital Factory, DivInc, and Chamber education to distinguish loans, grants, accelerators, investors, and customer-funded growth.