Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $6.4 million has been approved through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to small businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia.
One hundred and sixty-one businesses have been approved to receive these funds to bridge the gap while they await other long-term funding such as insurance or FEMA funding, with more applications being approved every day.
The program, administered by FloridaCommerce, provides short-term, no-interest loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to Hurricane Idalia.
