Florida programs providing financial assistance for entrepreneurs

Florida operates five small business financing programs: one capital access program, one collateral support program, one loan participation program, one loan guarantee program, and one equity/venture capital program. The Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) is the implementing entity for the state.  FloridaCommerce has contracted with Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI), a public-private partnership authorized by the state and supervised by FloridaCommerce , to support the administration of all OCSPs. Additionally, EFI will subcontract with Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, Inc. (FFCFC), a nonprofit entity, to support the administration of the CSP, LPP, and LGP.