Loans & Grants

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

Nonprofit loan/grant programs
Colorado

Neighborworks

Neighborworks Southern Colorado Emergency Small Business Loan Fund COVID-19

In light of the sweeping impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on our small business community, Southern Colorado Community Lending (a subsidiary organization of NeighborWorks Southern Colorado) is responding swiftly to support our local, community businesses. The newly established Small Business Emergency Microloan Program now provides financing needed to strengthen small business enterprises in this time of acute need that have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

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

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

The Ward 8 Community Benevolence Fund

Ward 8 Community Benevolence Fund

Grants will be awarded to businesses, community organizations and 501(c)(3) organizations serving the community at 38th & Chicago in Minneapolis and/or encouraging the success and growth of Black citizens and community harmony. Grants may be awarded for the creation or expansion of a local business and programs that educate business owners or potential business owners. Organizations must show evidence of the significance of the program to local communities in Minnesota.

Area served: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Audience: Small Business Owners, Non-profits

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Corporate loan/grant programs
California, Texas

Digital Communities Program

Digital Communities Program

$10,000 worth of online tools, services, and training available to small businesses in Houston and Los Angeles. Includes free branding, website creation, training on sales growth and more.

Area served: Los Angeles, Houston, California, Texas
Audience: Small Business Owners

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

Certifiably Green Denver

Certifiably Green Denver Equity Funding

Certifiably Green Denver's Equity Funding helps women and minority-owned small businesses fund their sustainability projects. Applicants for this program must meet the following requirements as a business:

Area served: Denver, Colorado
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Texas

BeyGOOD Foundation

BeyGOOD Foundation Black Parade Route Small Business Grant

To celebrate people, communities, and small businesses impacted by economic inequities worldwide, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has committed $1M:

  • 10+ cities around the globe (Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York).
  • 100 Black Entrepreneurs will be selected in each city to attend the Black Parade Route Luncheons.
  • 1,000 Small Businesses provided with grant opportunities and/or business sustainability support services.
  • $100,000 In grants provided per city for small business relief.

Area served: Los Angeles, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas, New York, New York & New Orleans, Louisiana, California, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Texas
Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

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National Resources

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Corporate loan/grant programs
National

Verizon

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant

Give your business amazing opportunities for free. Join the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to access free courses, events and more. Plus, right now small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants. 

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed

Application deadline: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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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
Government loan/grant programs
National

Central Council: Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

Rescue Small Business Relief program

Tribal citizens who are small business owners and have been impacted by COVID-19 are eligible to apply for up to $5,000. Funds to be used for business and/or recovery-related expenses.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Friday, December 29, 2023
Corporate loan/grant programs
National

DoorDash

Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (Summer Round - 2023)

DoorDash is awarding $10,000 grants available for selected restaurants across the United States and Puerto Rico affected by natural disasters like fires, floods, and hurricanes. Restaurants must have a brick & mortar location.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Sunday, December 31, 2023
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
National

Boundless Futures Foundation

2023 EmpowHer Grant Application

EmpowHer grants support women who need early-stage business capital, a network of business advisors, or both. Grantees will have access to financial, marketing, leadership, and sector professionals who can advise on business focus, next steps, and longer-range planning.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Sunday, December 31, 2023