authorization letter from the District SBA Office, or participating bank notifies Applicant. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 1 to 10 days from date of application acceptance, depending on type of loan and type of lender program. Appeals: If reconsideration is requested within 6 months after decline or withdrawal, no new application is required. Renewals: Not applicable. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Headquarters Office: Director, Loan Policy and Procedures Branch, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. Telephone: (202) 205-6570. SUPPORT MECHANISMS FOR DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES Current Year: Grants: $1,100,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $l,100,000 OBJECTIVES: To develop support mechanisms, including liaison and assistance programs, which will provide outreach and referrals for technical assistance to small disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE5) to successfully compete on transportation-related contracts. Recipients will provide a communications network link between the Department of Transportation; its grantees, recipients, contractors, subcontractors; and minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises (DB Es) in order to increase their participation in existing DOT programs and DOT funded projects. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: (a)
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