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.
Loans & Grants
List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.
Local government loan/grant programs, Nonprofit loan/grant programs
Colorado
Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, Inc.
Facade Loan Program
Area served: Southeast Colorado, Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
Massachusetts
Local Enterprise Assistance Fund
LEAF Loans for Cooperatives
LEAF provides financing for food cooperatives that create jobs and give access to healthy food in rural and urban communities across Massachusetts. Food co-ops promote environmental stewardship, small-scale farmers and local economies.
Area served: Massachusetts Audience: Small Business Owners, Non-profits
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
Colorado
City of Fruita
Fruita Small Business Emergency Assistance Fund
The purpose of the Fruita Small Business Emergency Assistance Fund is to assist qualifying Fruita small businesses who are facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will remain open until funds are fully allocated. The fund is a partnership between the City of Fruita and the Business Incubator Center. Loans from this fund will provide gap funding for small businesses located within the city limits of Fruita to cover up to two month’s cost of operations.
Area served: City of Fruita, Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California
Oakland Black Business Fund
Oakland Black Business Fund
Oakland Black Business Fund is a Black-led grantmaking program, providing capital, technical assistance, and growth strategy to Black businesses in Oakland, California. They connect grantees to our network of core service providers and professional partners to strengthen the everyday business viability for Oakland black-owned small businesses.
Area served: Oakland, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
