The Sistahbiz Loan Fund helps Black women in business shift from bootstrapping solopreneurs to bankable owners of scalable, sellable companies. The fund provides capital with flexible terms and reasonable interest rates.
Préstamos de emergencia COVID-19
A medida que evolucionan los desarrollos en respuesta a la propagación de COVID-19, sabemos que muchas pequeñas empresas tienen preguntas sobre las implicaciones dentro del lugar de trabajo, y las opciones de financiación que ayuden a impulsar sus negocios durante este momento difícil. Ofrecemos consejos, recursos e información sobre nuevas oportunidades de financiación y desarrollos de políticas que compartiremos en nuestro sitio web y a través de presentaciones en línea. Estaremos publicando actualizaciones diarias en ésta página con información útil sobre las formas en que las pequeñas empresas pueden prepararse para el impacto de COVID-19 en sus negocios y en sus comunidades.
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
Colorado
Sistahbiz Global Network
Sistahbiz Loan Fund
Area served: Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs, Nonprofit loan/grant programs
Colorado
Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, Inc.
Facade Loan Program
The loan can be used for: affixed signage, window lettering, store-front awnings, new windows, new entry door, exterior painting and other exterior improvements. The maximum amount is $5,000 with 0% interest for three years.
Area served: Southeast Colorado, Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs
California
City of Santa Cruz
Grow Santa Cruz Loan Programs
The City of Santa Cruz has formed a partnership with the National Development Council (NDC), one of the oldest not-for-profit corporations specializing in community and economic development, offering a series of focused loan programs serviced by NDC, designed to support small businesses within Santa Cruz. Check out the available financing products.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs, Nonprofit loan/grant programs
Colorado
Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, Inc.
Business Loan Fund
The BLF is an alternative (gap) financing method designed to help finance business projects that will positively impact the economic health of the communities within Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers counties. Individuals who meet eligibility requirements may apply.
Area served: Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers counties, Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs
North Carolina
Madison County, Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Mountain BizWorks
Madison County Small Business Loan Fund
The Madison County Small Business Loan Fund aims to provide a rapid source of assistance for Madison County-based businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19. Loans are available for up to $10,000, based on the business’s pre-COVID-19 revenue.
Area served: Madison County, North Carolina Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Government loan/grant programs
West Virginia
West Virginia Economic Development
West Virginia STEP Program
West Virginia is proud to offer grant assistance to small businesses looking to enter or expand in the global marketplace through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The West Virginia STEP consists of $300,000 in funding available from October 1, 2022 to September 29, 2024.
Area served: West Virginia Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Sunday, September 29, 2024
Corporate loan/grant programs
Maine
Coastal Enterprises Inc
Maine State Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program
The Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program will provide funding to help start new child care businesses as well as expand current licensed capacity to increase the number of children served by existing child care providers. Grants are available through 2024 or until all funds are awarded, whichever comes first.
Area served: Maine Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Government loan/grant programs
Colorado
Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade
Colorado Startup Loan Fund
The Colorado Startup Loan Fund provides loan capital to mission-based lenders to provide loans to Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners needing capital to start, restart, or restructure a business, and those who are not able to obtain a loan from traditional lenders. This is a revolving loan fund through 2032, meaning the dollars will be used to continue supporting new entrepreneurs as loans are repaid.
Area served: Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Tuesday, June 1, 2032
