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Does TFG offer technical assistance?

Answered 5 years ago

No, TFG only offers business advice. TFG’s advisors are not technologists and cannot provide technical assistance.

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    Federal Funding Transparency

    Funding and Financial Disclosures

    The Northern California Small Business Development Centers (Norcal SBDC) is a business advisory service of the Cal Poly Humboldt’s Sponsored Programs Foundation and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S Small Business Administration.

    SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the United States.

    The program is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering for services or training, clients certify that they are legally eligible to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal laws and Executive Order 14218 “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders (February 19, 2025).”

    As a nonprofit organization funded in part through government grants and partnerships, we are committed to openly sharing the details of our financial structure. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of our funding sources and how these resources help us serve the small business community.

    Our Funding Partners

    Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and grants from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

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    Federal Funding Disclosures

    Norcal SBDC — In accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328

    Small Business Development Center Program

    • Federal Share: 50% – $4,888,054.00
    • Non-Federal Share: 50% – $4,888,054.00
    • Total Program Cost: $9,776,108

    SSBCI Technical Assistance Program

    • Federal Share: 100% – $760,800
    • Non-Federal Share: 0% – $0
    • Total Program Cost: $760,800

    Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

    • Federal Share: 50% – $200,000
    • Non-Federal Share: 50% – $200,000
    • Total Program Cost: $400,000

    SBA PRIME

    • Federal Share: 100% – $300,000
    • Non-Federal Share: 0% – $150,000
    • Total Program Cost: $450,000