The Feed the Hunger Fund is a unique food-focused loan program infuses capital and business expertise into communities excluded from traditional financing options.
COVID-19 Loans & Grants
As developments continue to unfold in response to the spread of COVID-19, we know many small businesses have questions about implications in the workplace and funding options to help bolster their businesses during this difficult time. We are compiling relevant tips and resources and information on new funding opportunities and policy developments that we are sharing on our website and through online presentations. We will be posting daily updates to this page with useful information about the ways small businesses can prepare for the impact of COVID-19 on their business and community.
Corporate loan/grant programs
California
Feed the Hunger Fund
Feed the Hunger Fund
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs
Oregon
Coos Economic Development Corporation
Coos Economic Development Corporation Grants
For small businesses in Coos County: Berlin, Colebrook, Gorham, Lancaster, and Whitefield. Grant awardees will receive up to $5,000 towards storefront rent for 3-months, insurance, utilities, signage, and other reasonable expenses.
Area served: Coos County: Berlin, Colebrook, Gorham, Lancaster, and Whitefield, Oregon Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Corporate loan/grant programs
Georgia
Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs
Fulton County Recovery Loan Program
The Fulton County Recovery Loan Fund prioritizes women and minority-owned businesses.
Area served: Georgia Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Corporate loan/grant programs
Michigan
Detroit Pistons
SHOP313 RingCentral Grant
With the support of RingCentral, Amazon, and BELFOR, the Detroit Pistons will be recognizing six local businesses with a $10,000 grant, on-court recognition at a Pistons game, and a feature on Pistons' social channels. Deadlines are 12/14/22, 1/13/23, 2/10/23, 3/13/23, and 3/22/23.
Area served: Michigan Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs
Florida
Downtown Orlando
Minority/Women Entrepreneur Business Assistance (MEBA) Program
The MEBA Program can provide qualified new and existing businesses (retail and services) within the Target Area with both non-monetary and financial assistance for the following purposes:
-Business start-up or retention/relocation expenses
-Purchase of capital equipment
-Capital improvements
-Marketing support
Area served: Orlando, Florida Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
