SBA Grocery Guarantee: New Financing for Agriculture Businesses

About this workshop

The SBA’s expanded “Grocery Guarantee” under the International Trade Loan (ITL) Program creates new financing opportunities for agriculture producers and businesses across the food supply chain. This webinar will provide an overview of how the program works, who may qualify, and how businesses can prepare to access SBA-backed funding for growth and operational needs.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand how the SBA Grocery Guarantee works, including the enhanced 90% federal loan guarantee
• Identify which agriculture and food supply chain businesses may be eligible under the expanded program
• Explore financing opportunities for working capital, equipment purchases, and business growth
• Prepare your business for lender discussions and financing applications
• Take practical next steps to access SBA-backed financing through participating lenders

Who should attend

This workshop is designed for agriculture producers, food-based businesses, and small businesses across the food supply chain, including processors, distributors, and logistics providers interested in learning about new financing opportunities available through the SBA.

What you’ll walk away with

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the SBA Grocery Guarantee program, how the recent expansion may benefit their business, and what steps they can take to improve financing readiness. Participants will also gain insight into lender expectations and available funding pathways for growth and operational support.

Presented by

Timm Johnson, Regional Director, Mason SBDC

Registration

This training is offered at no cost. Registration is required.

Funding Disclosure

The Virginia SBDC Network is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Commonwealth of Virginia, George Mason University, and local host institutions. SBDC is nationally accredited by America's SBDC.