More immediate and long-term help for small businesses still building in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is on the way through $19 million in emergency grants, according to the SBA.

The agency said funding was made available as part of a package approved by Congress in January to meet the demand for SBA assistance. 

Through these funds, SCORE, Small Business Development Centers and Women Business Centers will help provide long-term small business rebuilding strategies, as well as help small businesses through the SBA lending process. Services include free expanded counseling, training and technical assistance, the SBA said.

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