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The Texas government has launched the Micro-Business Disaster Recovery (MBDR) Loan Program to assist micro-businesses affected by recent flooding. With up to $5 million in funding available, the initiative offers zero-interest loans to small businesses defined as having no more than 20 employees. The program aims to ease the financial burden on local entrepreneurs, guiding them towards recovery after the disaster. Eligible community development financial institutions (CDFIs) will facilitate the loans to qualifying businesses until August 31, 2025. This initiative highlights the commitment to revitalizing the local economy and supporting community growth.
Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of the Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery (MBDR) Loan Program, which will provide up to $5 million in funding to support micro-businesses in areas affected by recent catastrophic flooding. This program is designed to assist communities that have been designated as disaster zones following the severe weather events.
Governor Abbott has underscored the state’s dedication to aiding families and businesses as they recover from the flooding’s impacts. The funding aims to help micro-businesses, which are defined as those having no more than 20 employees, who are struggling to access capital needed for recovery. Given the challenges that many small enterprises face in the aftermath of a disaster, the Texas MBDR Loan Program is expected to offer vital support during this critical recovery period.
The program will run until August 31, 2025, and it is administered by the Governor’s Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office. It provides zero-interest loans to eligible community development financial institutions (CDFIs). These CDFIs will then extend loans to qualifying micro-businesses impacted by the flooding.
To participate in the Texas MBDR Loan Program, community development financial institutions are invited to apply. The loans provided to CDFIs will be interest-free, ensuring that these financial organizations can pass on similar benefits to the micro-businesses they serve. All interest and fees accrued from loans made by the participating CDFIs will be retained by those institutions.
A comprehensive list of approved CDFIs is accessible through the Texas government website, enabling micro-businesses to identify potential lenders. Businesses are encouraged to reach out to their preferred financial institutions to ensure participation in the loan program.
For micro-businesses looking for resources and details regarding eligibility requirements and application processes, additional information can be found on the official Texas MBDR webpage. This initiative is part of the broader effort by the Texas government to ensure that communities can recover swiftly and effectively from the devastation caused by flooding.
The Texas MBDR Loan Program reflects a proactive approach to economic recovery in the face of natural disasters. By targeting micro-businesses, the state aims to directly bolster the backbone of many local economies. With many small businesses facing cash flow challenges after the flooding, this program is a timely response to the urgent need for financial assistance.
As Texas continues to grapple with the impacts of extreme weather, the introduction of programs like the Texas MBDR Loan Program represents a crucial step towards recovery. Not only does it provide immediate financial support, but it also reaffirms the state’s commitment to helping its small business community thrive in difficult circumstances.
Despite the challenges posed by flooding, the Texas MBDR Loan Program serves as a beacon of hope for micro-businesses looking to bounce back. The access to zero-interest loans may allow many businesses to not only recover but to rebuild stronger than before.
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