Following the September 11 attacks in Lower Manhattan , Seedco was asked by the Ford Foundation , the New York Times Foundation , and others to implement a disaster-recovery initiative for small businesses and their workers . The Lower Manhattan Small Business & Workforce Retention Project ultimately issued more than $ 26 million in loans , offered more than $ 8 million in grants , and provided technical assistance to nearly 400 businesses and organizations . The $ 45 million program was credited with saving or creating over 6,000 jobs in Lower Manhattan
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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