Eligible entities include sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, non-profits, local governments & special districts.
Loans & Grants
List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.
Region 10
Region 10 Business Loan Fund
Area served: Southwestern Colorado, Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, Inc.
Facade Loan Program
Funds for: affixed signage, window lettering, store-front awnings, new windows, new entry door, exterior painting, and other exterior improvements. Possible maximum loan amount of $5,000. 0% Interest for maximum of 3 years. Before and after picture to be submitted. Copies of receipts to be submitted after work is completed.
Area served: Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Working Solutions
Small Business Loans
Whether you are a first-time business owner or a serial entrepreneur, have limited credit history or stellar credit, have a banking partner or have been turned down for a bank loan, are an existing business or your business is pre-revenue, Working Solutions offers affordable loans, application assistance, and free business consulting to support your next step.
Area served: California Audience: Small Business Owners
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
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