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Estimate How Much Capital Your Business Needs

Turn a broad funding goal into a documented estimate and use-of-funds plan.

Turn a broad funding goal into a documented estimate and use-of-funds plan.

Program rules, amounts, and dates can change. Check the linked official sources for the current cycle.

List project costs and timing

Separate one-time purchases from ongoing expenses and explain how each estimate was developed.

Consider cash flow

Estimate when costs occur and when revenue or other capital may arrive. Use assumptions that you can explain.

Match the request to the funding type

Grants, loans, contracts, and investments have different eligibility and obligations. Choose a path that fits the purpose and your ability to meet its terms.

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