Portsmouth EDA approves Bridging Virginia small‑business loan fund to launch in December The EDA unanimously approved a Bridging Virginia–administered loan fund aimed at second‑ and third‑stage Portsmouth businesses; loans will range roughly $10,000–$50,000 with rates starting about 2% below WSJ Prime and monthly portfolio reporting to staff.

Portsmouth is set to empower local entrepreneurs with a new small-business loan program offering up to $50,000 at competitive rates!

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Civil society in the Eastern Partnership is Europe's strategic partner: This is how funders can support it The US funding freeze delivers yet another significant blow to an already fragile civic sector in the EaP region. But the sector is resilient, and funders must stand up and support the causes.

🔎 And check out our blog for 4 concrete actions funders can take to step in and step up for civil society in the region.
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