绝大多数企业都有资格从小企业管理局获得财政援助. 然而, applicant businesses must operate for profit; be engaged in, 或提议在, the United States or its possessions; have reasonable owner equity to invest; and, 首先使用其他的财务资源，包括个人资产. 值得注意的是，一些企业没有资格获得财政援助.
