Consortia of American Businesses in the Newly Independent States (CABNIS)
This program was modeled after CABEE and stimulates U.S. business in the Newly Independent States (NIS) and assists the region in its move toward privatization. CABNIS is providing grant funds to nonprofit organizations to defray the costs of opening, staffing,… Continue reading
Insurance Protection For Overseas Mineral Exploration
This program protects investors against risks involved in large-scale natural resource projects. Coverage is provided to protect against traditional political risks, and may also insure against unlawful withdrawal or breach by the host government involving mineral exploitation rights or other… Continue reading
Insurance For Leasing Companies Who Export
This policy is designed to support leasing companies involved in the export of products. Payments to the company are covered during the period the company is in the process of repossessing a product. This program insures the lessor against a… Continue reading
$500,000 Grant To Small Businesses To Work On Imagery Related Ideas
Funds early stage research and development by small businesses that support NIMAs mission to provide timely, relevant, and accurate imagery, imagery intelligence, and geospatial information in support of national security objectives. NIMA’s Small Business Innovative Research Program typically provides up… Continue reading
$25,000 For Small Businesses
Economic Ventures is an SBA Intermediary for U.S. Small Business Administration’s/SBA entrepreneurs. Funds can be used for working capital or to purchase inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment. The maximum loan is $25,000 and maximum repayment term is 6… Continue reading
$250,000 For Women and Minority Entrepreneurs
This loan is targeted towards armed forces veterans, minorities, women, exporters, rural small business owners in specialized industries. This program allows SBA to prequalify applicant for a 7(a) loan guaranty before the applicant goes to the bank. The maximum loan… Continue reading
$6,000,000 In Venture Capital For Starting Telecommunications Services In Central and Eastern Europe
This program supports equity investments in central and eastern Europe for telecommunications, services, and retail. This program is designed to promote and facilitate U.S. investment in emerging market economies by working with private capital to make direct equity and equity… Continue reading
Insurance Coverage For Technical Assistance Companies Doing Business Overseas
This program protects investments in the form of technology and know-how , or services, pursuant to technical assistance agreements between the U.S. and foreign companies. This coverage is limited to companies providing technology or services. Coverage is provided for 90%… Continue reading
$600,000 Grant To Small Businesses To Commercialize Military Technology
Funds early-stage research and development projects of small companies that have the potential for commercialization in the private sector or U.S. military markets. The Navy’s Small Business Innovative Research Program is normally provided for six months and up to $70,000… Continue reading
$750,000 For Businesses Hurt by North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The SBA (office below) guarantees money threw banks and other lenders. This program is designed to target and help patterns with Mexico and Canada following the (NAFTA) agreement (North American Free Trade Agreement). CAIP promotes economic implementation of the adjustment… Continue reading
