The Jersey City Fund

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.

SouthEastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer)

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.

NJEDA Direct Loans

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.