Ron DeSantis has activated a bridge loan program that will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses feeling the economic turbulence from the new coronavirus. “I understand the harm mitigation strategies will have on small businesses throughout our state. Small business owners with two to 100 employees located in Florida affected by COVID-19 can apply for short-term loans up to $50,000. Businesses interested in the bridge loan program must fill out a bridge loan application. For questions regarding the Emergency Bridge Loan Program, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network by calling 866-737-7232 or emailing Disaster@FloridaSBDC.org.