Program Name: National Sea Grant College Program and Marine Extension Program Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Repository Description: A nationwide network of 32 university-based programs that work with coastal communities while conducting scientific research, education, training, and extension projects designed to foster science-based decisions about the...
Program Name: Minority Business Development Agency Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Economic Development Entity Description: Actively promotes the growth and competitiveness of large, medium and small minority business enterprises. A pool of business center service providers offer: strategic business counseling, access to capital and financial management,...
Program Name: Foreign Agricultural Service Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Repository Description: Although the following programs may be tangential to Working Waterfronts, they assist with the marketing of certain agricultural, fisheries, and aquacultural products. Interested parties may research them further for specific applications. Website: http://www.fas.usda.gov/programs.asp...
Program Name: Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Loan Guarantee Description: Applicant communities, CDBG entitlement or non-entitlement types, may receive a loan guarantee directly or designate another public entity, such as an industrial development authority, to carry out their Section 108 assisted...
Program Name: Ferry Boat Program Discretionary Grants Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: Assists states to construct ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities by funding up to 80% of the cost of the project. The estimated amount available for grants in 2012 is...
Program Name: Community Adjustment and Investment Program Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Loan Description: Assists U.S. companies doing business in areas of the country that have been negatively affected by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). CAIP loans allow for the payment of fees on...
Program Name: Tax Exempt Bonds Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Dedicated Revenue Description: Attractive financing options for small business manufacturers having sizeable expansion or construction projects who need up to $10 million. Borrowers benefit from longer term financing at lower than normal interest rates because...
Program Name: Coastal Zone Management Program Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: Authorized by the coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to address coastal management issues in all coastal states, Great lakes states, and territories. Federal program awards to 34 states in FY 2011...
Program Name: Business and Industry Loan Guarantees Resource Type: Federal State: Maine, Northeast Agency: Program Source: Repository Description: To improve, develop or finance business, industry and employment by bolstering the private credit Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/me/CBP/BP%20Fact%20Sheets/2011/Business%20and%20Industry%20Loan%20Guarantee.pdf...
