Here’s where things stand with funding for SBA loans, federal contracts, and other programs. This has already been a confusing week for any business that receives loans or funding from the federal government.

The temporary moratorium on some federal financial assistance programs was set to take effect Tuesday, setting off widespread confusion.

The US government has many ways to funnel financial support to businesses, both large and small, helping them to do research and development, expand operations, hire and pay staff, and compete in the global market place.