FloridaCommerce activates assessment survey and bridge loan program

FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey and Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program in response to Hurricane Milton.

Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Milton. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Milton recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of impacted businesses. COMPLETE THE SURVEY »

The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program makes $50 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton. Florida small business owners in need of assistance can apply at FloridaJobs.org/EBL.

The program provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to Hurricane Milton. Interested applicants can apply now through December 4, 2024, or until all available funds are expended. The loans are intended to “bridge the gap” between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer-term recovery funding.

If you need additional assistance with your business, call the private sector hotline at (850) 815-4925, open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, or email ESF18@em.myflorida.com.