Florida Department of Economic Opportunity adds Flagler to eligibility list for the Small Business Bridge Loan Program

October 6, 2022 – The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity on Wednesday added Flagler to its eligibility list for the Small Business Bridge Loan Program. The loan program makes a total of $50 million available to businesses, $10 million which is dedicated to agriculture producers impacted by Hurricane Ian.

 

“Loans approved through the program are intended to ‘bridge the gap’ between the time a disaster hits and the time when longer-term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims, or other resources become available,” said Tourism Development Director Amy Lukasik. “This is very good news for our businesses in Flagler County.”

 

Loans are: 

• Available for economic injury or physical damage

• Short-term

• Zero-interest

• Up to $50,000

• Considered personal loans using State of Florida funds

• Must be repaid

 

Applications and additional information is available at https://deosera.force.com/RebuildFloridaBusinessLoanFund/s/.

 

For additional questions about the loan program, call 833-832-4494 or email EmergencyBridgeLoan@deo.myflorida.com.