Loans & Grants

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

Corporate loan/grant programs, Nonprofit loan/grant programs
California

FoundLA

PledgeLA Founders Fund

The PledgeLA Founders Fund is designed to help early-stage businesses grow and thrive. Eligibility requirements for companies include:

  • Led by a Black and/or Latinx co-founder based in Los Angeles County*
  • Raised less than $250,000 from any source prior to applying
  • Have an innovative product with evidence of traction


Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners

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

Black Cooperative Investment Fund

Double Impact Loan

  • Loan amount: between $5,000 - $20,000
  • Monthly repayment schedule
  • Zero (0%) interest Rate with 25% forgivable option (Borrower must meet certain post approval conditions)
  • Applicable loan processing fees


Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners

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

Feed the Hunger Fund

Feed the Hunger Fund

The Feed the Hunger Fund is a unique food-focused loan program infuses capital and business expertise into communities excluded from traditional financing options.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners

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

City of San Jose

Disabled Access Improvement Grant

The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement is offering grants that credit up to $8,000 to qualifying existing small businesses and non-residential property owners for CASp hiring costs and permit fees, until funds run out.

Area served: California
Audience: Small Business Owners

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

Mission Asset Fund

MAF's Business Microloans

0% interest microloan up to $2,500 to cover any business expenses, low monthly payments, build credit history, access online financial education.


Area served: California
Audience:

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted

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National Resources

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Corporate loan/grant programs, Nonprofit loan/grant programs
National

Founders First CDC

LGBTQIA+ National Grant

The LGBTQIA+ National Grant provides eligible small businesses the chance to receive one of 25 grant packages totaling $25,000, plus options for site redevelopment or acquisition based on stage of growth and need.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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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 9, 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
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Corporate loan/grant programs
National

PepsiCo

Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program

PepsiCo invites all Jefas to step into the spotlight and apply for the Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program. Besides getting expert one-on-one coaching and resources, the first 40 Latina small business owners to complete the eight-week consultation curriculum of the Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program will receive an exclusive Jefa-Owned neon sign in honor of your hustle - for everyone to see.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed

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

Fearless Fund

Fearless Strivers Grant Contest

Black women-owned businesses are vital to our economy yet receive less than one percent of venture capital funding. Fearless Fund is deepening its commitment to this community with the launch of the contest.

With Mastercard prizing, Fearless Fund will be awarding eleven lucky small businesses across the country $10,000 grants, digital tools to help them get and sustain their business online, and Priceless one-on-one mentorship so they can continue to bolster their business.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023