Created for Black-Owned businesses to help bridge the gap in access to capital.
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
Colorado Enterprise Fund
Black Business Loan Fund
Area served: 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. 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: Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Local government loan/grant programs, Nonprofit loan/grant programs
Colorado
Durango Creative District and 1st SouthWest Community Fund
Creative Arts Loan Fund & COVID-19 Relief
The Durango Creative District has partnered with 1st SouthWest Community Fund in implementing the first revolving Creative Loan Fund for Durango, CO. This loan is intended to help small businesses, nonprofits and individuals with working capital and business continuity.
Area served: Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California
Jewish Free Loan Association
Interest free Loans
Short-term loans to put towards emergency medical and dental bills, auto and small business loans, and other needs.
Area served: Los Angeles, Ventura counties, California 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
If you are a new or growing business within the Northwest service area that is creating jobs or providing positive economic impact for the local economy, you may be eligible to apply for a Northwest Loan Fund.
Area served: Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
