About the SBA
What We Do
SBA provides assistances primarily through its four programmatic functions:
Access to Capital (Business Financing)
SBA provides small businesses with an array of financing for small businesses from the smallest needs in microlending - to substantial debt and equity investment capital (venture capital).
Entrepreneurial Development (Education, Information, Technical Assistance & Training)
SBA provides free individual face-to-face, and internet counseling for small businesses, and low-cost training to nascent entrepreneurs and established small businesses in over 1,800 locations throughout the United States and US territories.
Government Contracting (Federal Procurement)
In keeping with the mandate of Section 15(g) of the Small Business Act, SBA's Office of Government Contracting sets goals with other federal departments and agencies to reach the statutory goal of 23 percent in prime contract dollars to small businesses. This office also provides small businesses with subcontracting procurement opportunities, outreach programs, and training.
Advocacy (Voice for Small Business)
Created in 1978, this Office reviews Congressional legislation and testifies on behalf of small business. It also assesses the impact of the regulatory burden on behalf of small businesses. Additionally, it conducts a vast array of research on American small businesses and the small business environment. The Chief Counsel of this office is appointed by the President of the United States.
Mission
The U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.
History
Learn about the origins of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Authority
SBA was created through the Small Business Act of 1953. Learn more about how SBA was authorized.
Resource Guides
SBA's annual guide to programs that help small businesses start, manage and grow.
Contact SBA
Find SBA phone numbers, mailing addresses and email addresses.
Federal Advisory Committees
Read more about the Federal Advisory Committees
Contacto (en español)
Find SBA phone numbers, mailing addresses and email addresses.
American Sign Language (ASL) Services
Read more about the American Sign Language Services that SBA provides
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- Congressional Budget Justification/Annual Performance Report
- Agency Financial Reports
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- FY 2016 Agency Financial Report (AFR)
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- FY 2008 Annual Performance Report (APR)
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- FY 2017 Summary of Performance and Financial Information
- FY 2016 Summary of Performance and Financial Information
- FY 2015 Summary of Performance and Financial Information
- FY 2014 Summary of Performance and Financial Information
- FY 2013 Summary of Performance and Financial Information
- FY 2012 Summary of Performance and Financial Information
- FY 2011 Summary of Performance and Financial Information
- FY 2010 Summary of Performance and Financial Information
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- FY 2008 Citizens' Report (Performance and Financial Highlights)
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Program Performance
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- Program Evaluation & Evidence Registry (PEER)
- Open Government
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- About the SBA.gov Website
- Privacy Act
- Privacy Act Introduction
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- File a Privacy Complaint
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- System of Records Notices (SORNs)
- Matching Notices and Agreements
- Contact the Senior Agency Official for Privacy (SAOP) / Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)
- FOIA
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- Submit a Request
- SBA Guide to Public Information
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- SBA FOIA Quarterly Reports
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- President Obama's FOIA Memorandum and FOIA Text
- FOIA Resources
- Chief FOIA Officer Reports
- EO Plan
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- FOIA SOP
- Other Plans & Reports
- FY 18 Contracting Opportunities
- Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan
- FY 16 Conferences & Events Above $100K Report
- FY 17 Advanced Acquisition Strategies
- 2016 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results
- SBA Open Government Report 2016
- 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results
- FY 16 Advanced Acquisition Strategies
- FY 15 Conferences & Events Above $100K Report
- Plain Language Page
- FY 14 Conferences & Events Above $100K Report
- SBA Open Government Report 2014
- FY 13 Conferences & Events Above $100K Report
- FY 12 Conferences & Events Above $100K Report
- FY 13 Advanced Acquisition Strategies
- The Small Business Agenda
- Information Technology Strategic Plan
- Data Consolidation Plan
- Draft Environmental Justice Strategic Plan
- SBA Customer Service Plan
- SBA Vendor Communication Plan
- SBA Open Government Plan
- SBA Open Government Plan 2012-2014
- SBA Plan for Operating in the Event of a Lapse in Appropriations
- Retrospective Review of Regulations
- First Quarter 2012 Retrospective Review Reports
- Second Quarter 2012 Retrospective Review Report
- Third Quarter 2012 Retrospective Review Report & Burden Reduction Initiative
- Fourth Quarter 2012 Retrospective Review Report
- 5th Retrospective Review Report
- January 2014 Retrospective Review Update
- July 2014 Retrospective Review Update
- SBA February 2015 Retrospective Review Report
- SBA July 2015 Retrospective Review Report
- January 2016 Retrospective Review
- July 2016 Retrospective Review
- Policy & Regulations
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Laws & Regulations
- Public Notices
- Eliminating Fraud, Waste & Abuse
- Enforcement Actions of Note
- SBA Issues Final Agency Decision on DelVal Business Finance Corporation’s Participation in the 504 Loan Program
- SBA Obtains $256K Judgment Against Fraudulent Medico
- Statement from SBA Administrator Karen Mills on the Revocation of EDF's Authority to Participate in the 504 Loan Program
- SBA Revokes Authority of SEM Resource Capital to Participate in the 504 Loan Program Revised by
- SBA Revokes Authority of Atlanta Micro Fund, Inc. to Participate in the SBA Microloan Program
- Enforcement Actions of Note
- Internal Controls for SES, SL, and ST Performance and Misconduct
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