Loans & Grants

List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.

State loan/grant programs
New Mexico

New Mexico Economic Development Department

Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP)

The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) funds classroom and on-the-job training for newly-created jobs in expanding or relocating businesses for up to 6 months. The program reimburses 50-90% of employee wages. 

Area served: New Mexico
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
Colorado

Region 10

Region 10 Business Loan Fund

Over the past 30 years, Region 10’s Business Loan Fund (BLF) has assisted 250 local, small businesses, and nonprofits with more than $9 million dollars in loans. Eligible entities include sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, non-profits, local governments & special districts.

Area served: Southwestern Colorado, Colorado
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs
Colorado

Greeley Colorado

Greeley Community Development Fund

The Greeley Community Development Fund assists with the financial needs of companies expanding in or locating to the City of Greeley. The Weld/Larimer Revolving Loan Fund, the City of Greeley, commercial banks in Greeley and the Hispanic Loan Program have joined together to provide the initial funding for this loan program.

Area served: City of Greeley, Colorado
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs, State loan/grant programs
Colorado

Northwest Colorado Council of Governments

Northwest Loan Fund

The Northwest Loan Fund (NLF) offer loans to new or growing business within the service area of Northwest Colorado that is creating jobs or providing positive economic impact for the local economy. The NLF is often able to take greater risks than conventional banks because the program exists to help with local economic development, so it is able to welcome new and expanding businesses that may not yet qualify for traditional bank financing for various reasons.

Area served: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Summit, Eagle, Pitkin, Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties, Colorado
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.

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

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National Resources

Featured national resource
Corporate loan/grant programs
National

eBay

eBay Up & Running Grants

The eBay Up & Running Grants program will award 50 eBay business sellers with grant packages of $10,000, including cash, eBay education and coaching, and more. This year, eBay is expanding its grant with an additional stipend worth up to $500 for each grantee to apply to eBay Refurbished office equipment, technology and tools to keep their small businesses up and running.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Friday, June 7, 2024
Featured national resource
Corporate loan/grant programs
National

eBay

2024 eBay Up & Running Grant

The 2024 eBay Up & Running Grant program will award 50 eBay business sellers with grant packages of $10,000, eBay education, and a $500 stipend that sellers can use to equip themselves with essential office technology from eBay Refurbished.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Friday, June 7, 2024
Featured national resource
Corporate loan/grant programs
National

Accion Opportunity Fund, LegalZoom, NBA, WNBA, NBA G-League

Fast Break for Small Business

Fast Break for Small Business provides entrepreneurs across the country with grants and LegalZoom services to support their small businesses. The program aims to assist business owners with the tools and resources they need to start and grow their businesses.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Friday, September 13, 2024
Featured national resource
Corporate loan/grant programs
National

LegalZoom

Fast Break for Small Business grant

They've partnered with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League to offer $3 million in grant funding and services to small business owners and emerging entrepreneurs. This opportunity is designed to support both established and budding business ventures with the most significant distribution of funding for small business owners in recent years.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Friday, September 13, 2024
Featured national resource
Government loan/grant programs
National

U.S. Department of the Treasury

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted