15 U.S.C. § 6903

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 6903 - Uses of assistance

A qualified organization shall use grants made under this chapter-

(1) to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs;

(2) to provide training and capacity building services to microenterprise development organizations and programs and groups of such organizations to assist such organizations and programs in developing microenterprise training and services;

(3) to aid in researching and developing the best practices in the field of microenterprise and technical assistance programs for disadvantaged entrepreneurs; and

(4) for such other activities as the Administrator determines are consistent with the purposes of this chapter.

15 U.S.C. § 6903

Pub. L. 103-325, title I, §174, as added Pub. L. 106-102, title VII, §725, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1473.

capacity building services: The term "capacity building services" means services provided to an organization that is, or that is in the process of becoming, a microenterprise development organization or program, for the purpose of enhancing its ability to provide training and services to disadvantaged entrepreneurs.
microenterprise: The term "microenterprise" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation that-(A) has fewer than 5 employees; and(B) generally lacks access to conventional loans, equity, or other banking services.
training and technical assistance: The term "training and technical assistance" means services and support provided to disadvantaged entrepreneurs, such as assistance for the purpose of enhancing business planning, marketing, management, financial management skills, and assistance for the purpose of accessing financial services.
Administrator: the terms "Administration" and "Administrator" mean the Small Business Administration and the Administrator thereof, respectively; and