Accompany Capital can help you establish or improve your credit rating with a credit enhancement loan of up to $2,000.

Accompany Capital can provide you with financing to help you get started, help you expand, or help you refinance an existing loan, with microloans ranging from $500 to $50,000, and terms of up to three years.

The Amber Grant for Women awards $10,000 each month to a woman-owned business. At the end of the year, the program awards another Amber Grant in the amount of $25,000 to one of the (12) monthly winners.

Fondo Adelante’s microlending program is offering loans of up to $100,000 to San Francisco small-business owners. All loan recipients will receive pre- and post-loan closing technical assistance from MEDA’s Business Development Program, offered in English and Spanish. By supporting our borrowers with business coaching, our loan fund will be able to consider small-business owners who are often deemed high risk by other microlenders. Ultimately, these small-business owners will create jobs within San Francisco’s lower-income communities.

Our loans can be used for any legitimate business purpose: startups, supplies and inventory, equipment, lease improvements, vehicles, purchasing a business, business debt consolidation and working capital.

The Boston Local Development Corporation (BLDC), located in Boston, Massachusetts, works to increase employment opportunities for Boston residents by providing small business loans with a focus on commercial, industrial and service companies.

Standard BLDC Loan Fund is available for businesses, new ventures, and businesses relocating to the city of Boston.  Loans range from $25,000 to $150,000.

Backstreets Boston Back-up Loan Program provides financing for companies in the industrial and manufacturing sectors.  Loan amounts can be up to $250,000.

Through Community Power, which brings together Bronx-ites and leaders from community-based organizations to strategically deploy resources into areas of critical need, including Food Security, Housing Stability, Health, Education & Technology & Connectivity, Equity & Justice, Economic Opportunity & Relief, Small Business Strength, and Nonprofit Capacity. We will deploy resources and technical assistance to activate community power.

Brooklyn Alliance Capital, Inc. provides financing to under-served minority and immigrant entrepreneurs and low-income small business owners to increase financial stability and foster economic growth that will create jobs in Brooklyn.

Our federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) offers micro-loans of $500 - $10,000 to small and medium size businesses.

The California Rebuilding Fund is a loan program designed to help California’s small businesses access the funding they need, including those located in economically distressed areas of the state. The loans are flexible, transparent and are designed to help businesses access the financing and advisory services they need to get through these challenging times.

• You may qualify for a loan up to $100,000
• Receive an affordable WSJ Prime Rate* + 1.0% annual percentage rate
  • 0% interest available for eligible SF-based businesses (see loan terms).
• 60-month (5 year) or 36-month (3 year) loans available
• Can be used to refinance (see details)
• Can be used for start-ups (some restrictions apply)

CalCAP is a loan loss reserve program which may provide up to 100% coverage on losses as a result of certain loan defaults. The program provides financing for small businesses that may not otherwise meet a bank’s typical underwriting standards. Loans: Loan amount may be up to $2.5 million. Loans can be short- or long- term, have fixed or variable rates, be secured or unsecured, and bear any type of amortization schedule. Loan proceeds must be used for business activity in California.
 

***Currently, our SMALL BUSINESS LOAN products are on hold. This hold does not impact our nonprofit lending products.

Established small businesses and community-based organizations can qualify for loans ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 for working capital, fixed-asset acquisition, and financing of commercial real estate and leasehold improvements. C4C has some targeted programs for small businesses as well. Please call for more information.

Carolina Small Business Development Fund provides financing solutions and guidance to help entrepreneurs achieve their business goals. If you are looking to start or expand your business, we offer loans that are designed to meet your needs.

CDC SBF offers financing for businesses that have been declined by a bank -- i.e., for startups, small dollar requests, businesses with weak cash flow, high-risk industry, lack of collateral, poor credit if there is a reasonable explanation.

Financial Capital

Flexible financing options, including a range of debt and equity products to meet partner needs.

Knowledge Capital

We leverage years of experience to bring partners business advising, assistance, and training.

Social Capital

We provide social capital through connections to networks and people that can help our partners succeed.

Provides grants up to $10,000 specifically to New York businesses owned by POC, immigrants, and women, businesses that have the greatest need and minimal access to resources to maintain payroll and operations.

Although essential for thriving communities, small businesses and nonprofit organizations experience particular challenges with accessing capital to build their operational capacity or expand. CFE is dedicated to closing this financing gap. Entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders can turn to us for term loans and lines of credit, plus technical assistance.

Borrowers often reach out to CFE when a bank deems them too risky for a loan because of a sparse credit history or because they need support with creating financial statements or business plans. This is precisely when our partnership begins. CFE spends hours with each borrower, assisting with pulling together the needed financial and business planning documentation. We’ll pour over the numbers together, eager to understand the vision and how we can help make it a reality

Aggregation of grants, loans, and tax incentives for businesses.

Various loan and grant programs for small businesses in the city of Fitchburg

The Cocokind Impact Foundation provides financial grants to female entrepreneurs in health, wellness, and sustainability industries who are focused on creating social impact through business. The Foundation is providing grants of $2,500 to $10,000 to enable female founders with the financial assistance needed to further their business and social impact.

CEDF is a nonprofit community lender and a U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution. In order to provide business support services and financing at reduced or no cost, we must maintain philanthropic funding from government, corporate and charitable sources. This requires we measure and demonstrate the impact of our mission, so we ask our program recipients to provide personal and business information required. We share your information only in aggregate from unless required by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a participant in one of their programs and as authorized by you. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in completing our intake form.

Special loan guarantee in conjunction to help women- and minority-owned businesses obtain flexible financing. This program is for start-up businesses as well as existing businesses planning to expand. CEDF provides the loan and the Department of Economic and Community Development provides up to a 30% guarantee

An economic development lending company that offers financing and support to small businesses in Connecticut and Rhode Island (USA).  Up To $15,000 (MicroNOW Program), $15,000 – $50,000 (MicroLoan Program), $50,000 – $250,000 (Community Advantage Program) and $250,000 – $5 Million (SBA 504 loan)

Starting a new business and creating a strategy to grow and succeed is a challenge, especially in today’s economic environment. Securing the funds to get you started and keep you going can be daunting.  There are resources that can help.

Let us know what you need

Simply contact us and we will work with you to determine possible funding and grant opportunities.

CI is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and the leading source who provide a variety of grants and financing options for small business owners.

We work for economic, social, and racial justice by advancing community based, cooperative, and democratically owned or managed enterprises with a preference to assisting cooperatives in low-income communities by:

• Providing financial products at reasonable rates
• Developing business skills
• Offering an investment opportunity that promotes socially conscious enterprise

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development is pleased to announce that microbusinesses negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with specified criteria, may apply for a $2,500 grant.

The intent of the Riverside County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is to provide relief to the hardest to reach microbusinesses and entrepreneurs located throughout the county.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for qualifying microbusinesses. Applicants will be notified within 14 business days from point of application submittal as to approval status. Awardees will receive funding once the County of Riverside receives funding from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate which is expected no later than early April 2022.

Eligible Uses of Funds Include: Payroll/Employee Retention, Working Capital

DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2022

Provides information regarding different types of emergency relief for small businesses and nonprofits.

Provides capital to District small businesses and entrepreneurs who continue to encounter reductions in the availability of credit and heightened requirements to obtain financing. Provides funds for deposit with participating lender to provide necessary collateral to cover the borrower’s collateral shortfall. Maximum of 50% of commercial loan up to $1 million.

Provides capital to District small businesses and entrepreneurs who continue to encounter reductions in the availability of credit and heightened requirements to obtain financing. Provides capital mainly to startups, emerging companies. Maximum of 50% of investment up to $500,000.

List of current grant opportunities for small businesses in Washington, D.C.

We’ve expanded our lending program to meet your small business needs. Our products and easy application process are designed with you in mind.

We’ll take care of the capital while you take care of business!

EatsPlace is a Community Development Financial Institution with a food incubator and restaurant/bar accelerator lab. Our services include business loans, venture capital, and technical assistance to businesses.

We provide loans from $500 to $50,000 Micro-Financing with flexible criteria We loan to Restaurants, Transportation, Service companies, various small businesses, and many more

Instacart is committed to help create more equitable outcomes for historically underrepresented entrepreneurs and CPG brands. The Instacart Ads Initiative is an investment of up to $1 million to amplify Black-owned consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands within the Instacart marketplace. Eligible brands will receive Instacart Ads credits to use with the company’s flagship sponsored product offering.

Up-to-date guidance and resources for businesses impacted by COVID-19.

The New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. provides grants for up to $50,000

The program is to provide financing to viable small businesses that private lenders cannot accommodate. Loan funds can be used for reasonable and eligible business operation costs, including, but not limited to, inventory, equipment, working capital and leaseholder improvements.

Since 2012, the Small Business Grant Contest has awarded more than $1.5 million in cash and prizes to over 100 small businesses. The contest, which awards unique and innovative small businesses, has drawn more than 50,000 entrants—including nearly 18,000 in 2022. We love seeing our winners continue to grow.

Aggregator site specific to New York state with information on current and past loan and grant programs for small businesses. Updated regularly.

Provides funding for existing small businesses and start-ups for a range of purposes. Partners with various loan funds and lending programs.

Aggregation of financial relief resources for small businesses.

The GoFundMe.org Small Business Relief Fund will provide micro-grants to qualifying small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
The Small Business Relief Fund will provide one-time matching grants to qualifying small businesses. 
To qualify for a matching grant from the Small Business Relief Fund, the GoFundMe fundraiser must raise at least $500 and verify that your small business has been negatively impacted by a government mandate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Resource for finding COVID-19 grants by region (specifically for nonprofits, schools, and municipalities).

Provides capital and technical assistance to ensure successful recovery for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with up to $15,000.

Provides access to capital to existing small businesses with low-to-moderate incomes to build their credit with up to $5,000 in financing.

Provides supportive capital ranging from $10,000 to $150,000 to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs).

CCRLF was established to encourage and stimulate small and mid-sized industries and businesses in their creation and growth. Term and line of credit up to $150,000

Provides opportunities for minority-owned and/or women-owned entrepreneurs/businesses to gain access to capital in order to start or grow their businesses. Term and line of credit from $10,000 to $100,000.

Assists women, low income, veteran, minority entrepreneurs and other small businesses in need of financing and/or technical assistance. Term loan up to $50,000

A qualifying small business may apply for a four percent term loan for up to $25,000. This $1.5 million program will be initially allocated to minority-owned and women-owned small businesses based in New Haven and to minority-owned and women-owned businesses located in the Valley.

Aggregator site with information on relief for a variety of small businesses. Hello Alice is also offering grants of up to $50,000 to support long-term business growth. Applications for this grant are open through September 25, 2020.

Two types of small business loan relief:
Option 1: Borrow $15,000-$75,000+ in working capital;45 day payment-free period;3.75% interest rate over an initial 6-month interest-only payment period;5% interest rate over a 3-year fully amortizing loan after the interest-only period;No pre-payment penalties.

Option 2: Borrow $15,000-$50,000 in working capital;45 day payment-free period;3.75% interest rate over an initial 6-month interest-only payment period;7.5% interest rate over a 3-year fully amortizing loan after the interest only period.

No pre-payment penalties

Aggregation of local and national financial resources for small businesses.

Small business loans are available for start-ups, expansions, renovations, employee salaries, and more.

You can get:

• Up to $7,500 with 1 qualified guarantors
• Up to $36,000 with 2 qualified guarantors

Loans of up to $15,000, 0% interest rate for small businesses in the United States. Grace period of up to 6 months for repayment.

The City of Los Angeles has created a policy guide for local small businesses to follow safety standards and stay informed on policy and regulation changes.

Loan Program Launching Soon. The LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund will deploy flexible loans to micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses across LA County.

As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), LEDC provides alternative microloan options to start-ups and existing businesses that have difficulty obtaining credit from mainstream financial institutions.

We offer loans ranging from $500 to $250,000 to qualified start-ups and existing businesses. Uses capital include:

We support low-income entrepreneurs who have difficulties qualifying for a loan elsewhere by offering a lending model based on social-collateral and peer-support (e.g., initial loans are group loans) instead of traditional underwriting criteria (e.g., credit score, income, and collateral).

Contract Financing, Construction Contract Financing, and Transformative Development Initiative loans for women, minority, or veteran owned businesses

Provides loan amounts from $5,000 to $1,000,000 to small businesses in Massachusetts. Lends directly to companies and will cooperate with other funding providers. Funding is accompanied with managerial guidance.

MGCC is a statewide intermediary lender for the US SBA Microloan program, which provides financing from $5,000 to $50,000 to Massachusetts small businesses to assist with working capital, or the purchase of furniture, fixtures, supplies, materials, and/or equipment.

Grant amounts up to $2,500 for Minority or Women-Owned Enterprises

Main Street Launch is committed to providing access to capital in parity with the community, supporting neighborhood revitalization efforts without displacement, and creating jobs for Stockton’s residents.
Loan Amounts: up to $250,000;
Interest Rate: WSJ Prime + 3% 
Loan Uses:
Furniture, fixtures, equipment; 
Inventory; 
Hire employees and pay expenses; 
Business debt refinancing; 
Business acquisition; or 
Tenant improvements.

Main Street Launch operates as Oakland Launch. In Oakland, Main Street Launch is committed to providing access to capital in parity with the community, supporting neighborhood revitalization efforts without displacement, and creating jobs for Oakland’s residents.
Loan Amounts: $10,000 to $250,000;
Interest Rate: WSJ Prime + 4% (~7.75%)
Loan Terms: Up to 10 year loan amortization and no prepayment penalty;
Loan Uses:
Furniture, fixtures, equipment; 
Inventory; 
Working capital; 
Business debt refinancing; 
Business acquisition; or 
Tenant improvements.
Collateral: all business assets.

Main Street Launch operates as San Francisco Launch and will provide capital to businesses through the Emerging Business Loan Fund and other lending programs.
Loan Amounts: up to $250,000;
Interest Rate: WSJ Prime + 3% 
Loan Uses:
Furniture, fixtures, equipment; 
Inventory; 
Hire employees and pay expenses; 
Business debt refinancing; 
Business acquisition; or 
Tenant improvements.

List of financial relief programs available in the State of Maryland

Website includes lists of financial assistance programs and other resources for small businesses

MassDevelopment specializes in financing complex projects that require experience and innovative thinking. Our low rates and flexible terms help foster real estate and business projects that generate economic benefits for local communities and the state as a whole. Plus they help you grow your operations and stay competitive in your field. 

Grants, loans, and other resources for small business owners.

Aggregation of grants and loan programs.

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation funds social enterprises that directly serve or impact children or youth from urban low-income communities in the areas of education, health, and family economic stability (including livelihoods and financial inclusion). These social enterprises may be structured as for-profit or nonprofit entities.

Provides no interest loans of up to $50,000, from one to eight years, for businesses owned by military reservists, veterans, National Guard personnel, and for small businesses that employ or are owned by such persons

To provide financial assistance to minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) in the state, as well as to projects and programs that assist the development of entrepreneurship among minority persons and women in New York State.

Aggregator site with information on grants, specifically targeting minority groups.

Resources for entrepreneurs – particularly sole proprietors and independent contractors – who have been impacted by COVID-19. Information includes details about unemployment eligibility, resources for immigrant workers, and state and local resources by state.

Provides up to $50,000 loan to arts organizations in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano and Sonoma Counties. Loans can be used to cover any need identified by the borrower due to the impacts of the COVID-19 public health orders.

Provides flexible financing to new or expanding businesses in Sustainable Communities and Priority Funding Areas through Maryland

Companies from outside of the state that meet the above qualifications may apply for funding, if they are committed to relocate to New York state.Academic institutions based in New York with translational innovations that are on the cusp of moving into a commercial development phase are eligible to apply for grants of $250,000 to $500,000.

The New York State Seed Funding Grant Program (the “Program”) was created to provide assistance to early-stage small businesses to succeed in a recovering New York State economy.

Eligible Applicants must provide evidence, acceptable to New York State that the Eligible Applicant is operational and meets the Program requirements. As part of the application each micro-business, small business, or for-profit arts and cultural organization including independent arts contractors shall provide sufficient documentation in a manner prescribed by Empire State Development ("ESD") to demonstrate Program qualification. Only one grant per business EIN or SSN is allowed. Due to a limited amount of funding and the high volume of requests expected, business type, geography and industry may factor into ability to receive a grant.

New Jersey businesses in need of financing and committed to job creation/retention may be eligible for direct loans through the NJEDA when conventional financing is not available. Up to $2 million for fixed assets and up to $750,000 for working capital.

In partnership with two dozen banks throughout New Jersey, the Premier Lender Program offers up to a $2 million loan participation or $1.5 million loan guarantee for fixed assets, and up to a $750,000 loan participation or $1.5 million guarantee for term working capital. Line of credit guarantees of up to $750,000 are also available.

Creditworthy small, minority-owned or women-owned businesses in New Jersey that have been in operation for at least one full year and may not have the ability to get bank financing may be eligible for assistance under the Small Business Fund (up to $500,000).

Provides loans to start-up or existing businesses, including restaurants, retail shops, service businesses, manufacturers, home-based businesses and more

Both for-profit and nonprofit businesses can borrow a working capital loan up to $25,000 for six months. Rates are set at 5%, and there are no repayments due for the first 3 months of the loan term.

Provides loans and business development resources to both existing and startup manufacturing and service companies in Northeastern Connecticut. Loans typically range in size from $5,000 to $50,000

Aggregator site specific to New York State with information regarding loan and grant programs available in New York.

Unlock opportunity. Grow, Hire, Build, and Thrive The NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund delivers flexible, affordable capital and free business support services to small business owners and emerging entrepreneurs in New York City’s five boroughs. NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund loans are available up to $250,000.

Webinars, resources and other information relevant for small businesses experiences the impact of COVID-19 in New York City (return to work, financial assistance and other important information).

The Oakland Black Business Fund (OBBF) includes a $10M relief fund focused on helping Oakland businesses impacted by COVID-19 and a $1B investment fund to support Black entrepreneurs across the country.

Term loans between $5,000 and $250,000, repayment terms up to 12 months. Line of credit with loan amounts between $6,000 and $100,000 with repayment terms up to 12 months.

Open for Business Hub lists technology companies that are helping small businesses by enabling remote work during the pandemic.

The office of business financing administers DCED’s loan, tax credit and grant programs, which provide financial assistance in order to stimulate job creation and growth for existing and new companies in PA.

Resources for entrepreneurs – particularly sole proprietors and independent contractors – who have been impacted by COVID-19. Information on this site includes details about unemployment eligibility, resources for immigrant workers, and state and local resources by state.

Public Welfare Foundation awards grants to nonprofits that address racial equity, economic well-being, and fundamental fairness for all. They look for strategic initiatives where their funds can improve lives through policy and system reform.  If interested, you submit a letter of inquiry and then they reply with an invitation to apply for funding.

We have more than 15 loan programs that can help you achieve them. From start-up and working capital loans to commercial real estate financing, Pursuit has what you need to fund your ambition. At Pursuit, our mission is simple: to provide businesses with affordable loans and resources so that they can reach higher, transform and grow. This transformation may start with an individual borrower, but ultimately extends into the broader community, taking shape as new employment opportunities, economic development, and positive change.

Our mission guides our lending. When you work with us, you’ll have access to a community-focused lender that is 100% invested in providing the best possible small business loan for you now, and in the future.

Whatever stage your small business is in, we can provide financing to address your current needs and fulfill your future ambitions. From start-up, to growth, to expansion—we offer more than 15 loan programs that will meet you exactly where you are.

List of financial relief programs by state, as well as multi-state programs

Loan amounts from $5,000 to $100,000 with terms up to 12 months.

Allows business owners and individuals to submit restaurants to a directory in order to receive local support from the community.

Provides various loan programs based on needs

DoorDash has launched a Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund in partnership with Hello Alice. The program will award $10,000 grants to restaurants who are experiencing hardship due to a state or federally declared disaster (NOT due to COVID),

Aggregator site dedicated to restaurants and workers coping with the effects of COVID-19. Contains immigrant specific information and links to financial aid assistance. 

In collaboration with the Maryland Energy Administration and using Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) funds, MARBIDCO offers affordable financing for projects to improve energy efficiency in food and fiber businesses.

Minimum / Maximum Loan Amounts: $2,500 to $30,000 Please note, loan advances may not exceed the cost of actually making the improvements minus any grant incentive funding received for a project.

Provides economic assistance to businesses and nonprofit entities operating in San Diego County impacted by COVID-19.

SEACC is a designated intermediary lender for the US Small Business Administration’s 7(m) Microloan program. This program provides commercial loans of $5,000 to $50,000, to small businesses that have been unable to secure conventional bank loans.

ShopHER’s objective is to cultivate retail entrepreneurship and reduce the obstacles that prevent the creation of successful businesses. It is specifically designed for women-owned small businesses that were hurt by the COVID pandemic and are seeking to re-establish their retail operations. By providing these companies with business counseling services and rent abatement, ShopHER will help them generate revenue and achieve stability with the goal of returning to their own retail space.

Relevant tips and resources and information on new funding opportunities and policy developments. Webinars available; updated daily.

Lists financial assistance programs at the federal state, and local level

The City of Los Angeles has created a toolkit for local small businesses. The toolkit includes an emergency response checklist as well as lists of resources for impacted workers and businesses.

Provides funds obtained through video lottery terminals (slots) to assist small, minority, and women owned businesses located in targeted areas surrounding six Maryland casinos

SoGal Foundation has teamed up with Winky Lux, bluemercury, twelveNYC and Lively to make a small step towards progress by providing at least (3) $10K and (6) $5K cash grants to Black women or nonbinary entrepreneurs. Awardees will also receive tactical help navigating the fundraising environment at large so that they will have a more equitable opportunity at scaling the next billion dollar idea. They will also receive lifetime “ask-me-anything” access to the SoGal Foundation and SoGal Ventures teams. We know this is a small start, and we are hopeful that it will grow. We believe in a brighter future where the next world changing business does not go unrealized because of systemic discrimination. If this sounds like you, send a quick email to sogal@iamsogal.com with your name, the name of your business, and your business website. There is no need to include any additional information, as it will not be reviewed. Grantees will be chosen at random. Applications are rolling.

seCTer's small business lending program can help small to medium-sized businesses expand, upgrade machinery and equipment, and/or relocate to our region. This program helps businesses grow, including businesses that are part of our thriving arts and cultural ecosystem. seCTer provides loans to businesses that are not quite bank ready, providing them the capital to grow and succeed.

StartHER challenges the biases in venture capital and provides access to the elusive ‘friends and family’ round. For many founders, raising money from friends and family isn’t an option because their existing networks don’t have resources to offer such funds. StartHER aims to give everyone a fair chance by re-shaping funding dynamics, providing access to professional networks and ultimately, becoming home to the new faces of entrepreneurship.

If you’re an early stage, pre-seed business that strives to make a positive impact on society, healthcare or the environment, we want to hear from you. Provides funding up to $50,000.

STEP grant from the SBA runs from October 2019 through September 2020. Through this grant, Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has created an Export General Assistance Fund (GAF) to increase the number of eligible small businesses (ESBCs) that export, increase the value of exports by ESBCs and increase the number of ESBCs exploring significant new trade opportunities

All applications are due no later than September 15, 2022

If you are growing, expanding, or locating your business in Stockton, use the link below for a complete list of incentives, programs, and resources across all city departments. 

Our emergency financial assistance program provides temporary financial assistance to those with documented financial need due to unforeseen circumstances.

Once we receive your application, a social services team member will get in touch with you to assess eligibility, discuss your particular situation and financial need, help develop a plan of action, and if helpful, connect you to community resources.

List of financial relief programs by state, as well as multi-state programs

List of resources to help accelerate the growth of manufacturing business in Connecticut under the Economic and Manufacturing Assistance Act (MAA)

The Jersey City Fund offers $25,000 - $250,000 SBA Community Advantage Loans for start-ups, early stage and mature businesses. The loan may be used for a range of purposes including purchasing new equipment, increasing inventory, hiring new workers, refinancing and more.

NYSBDC is a partnership program with the US Small Business Administration, and administered by the State University of New York. Small business owners can make appointments with advisors who can help business owners review and answer questions on loan and grant applications, developing business continuity plans, and many other business-related challenges.

Applications are open for the Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program! Fifty women entrepreneurs will receive yearlong digital education, access to an incredible community of founders and advisors, a $5,000 education grant and access to no-interest loans. 

The UMEZ Hybrid Microloan Program will offer loans, a portion of which may be converted into a grant, of up to $50,000 for eligible small businesses and nonprofits. The program is capitalized at $2 million and loans will be disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted, or until December 31, 2022.

Fixed-rate, unsecured or secured term loan with repayment terms of up to 7 years for UCC- and equipment-secured loans, or up to 25 years for owner-occupied commercial real estate financing.

Or get a variable-rate, unsecured or secured line of credit that is subject to annual renewal. Target minority, woman, and veteran owned businesses.

Searchable database of organizations offering loans. Includes list of Community Development Institution Funds (CDFIs) organized by location, name, and type of fund.

List of financing programs for small businesses in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Resources for small businesses owners, individuals, seniors, veterans, unemployed individuals, immigrants and incarcerated individuals impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Provides business development support grants for the growth of microbusinesses in ward 7 and 8. Will award between 20-25 grants of up to $10,000 each.

Funding for projects in sectors like Green/Sustainability Industries, childcare businesses, home healthcare agencies.

List of grants for small businesses in Washington, D.C.

Business Growth Group is focused on serving Waterbury’s business clientele at all stages of the business cycle. They can provide one-on-one business support as well as financial assistance.

Provides loans ranging from $25,000 to $125,000 to women entreprenuers

Emergency crowd-funding – find investors (from $20,000 to $1,000,000) for businesses impacted by COVID-19, with deferred repayment until 2021.

Depending on how your business has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, start-ups and existing businesses may qualify for special terms, which are subject to change:
$5,000-$50,000 loan;
3- or 5-year loan term;
5% fixed interest rate;
Waived application fee;
Reduced closing fee of 3%;
Interest-only during the first 6 months (principal deferred);
No prepayment penalties.