The loan can be used for: affixed signage, window lettering, store-front awnings, new windows, new entry door, exterior painting and other exterior improvements. The maximum amount is $5,000 with 0% interest for three years.
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.
Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, Inc.
Facade Loan Program
Area served: Southeast Colorado, Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Local Enterprise Assistance Fund
LEAF Loans for Cooperatives
LEAF provides financing for food cooperatives that create jobs and give access to healthy food in rural and urban communities across Massachusetts. Food co-ops promote environmental stewardship, small-scale farmers and local economies.
Area served: Massachusetts Audience: Small Business Owners, Non-profits
Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, Inc.
Business Loan Fund
The BLF is an alternative (gap) financing method designed to help finance business projects that will positively impact the economic health of the communities within Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers counties. Individuals who meet eligibility requirements may apply.
Area served: Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers counties, Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Greeley Colorado
Greeley Community Development Fund
The Greeley Community Development Fund assists with the financial needs of companies expanding in or locating to the City of Greeley. The Weld/Larimer Revolving Loan Fund, the City of Greeley, commercial banks in Greeley and the Hispanic Loan Program have joined together to provide the initial funding for this loan program.
Area served: City of Greeley, Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
Northwest Loan Fund
The Northwest Loan Fund (NLF) offer loans to new or growing business within the service area of Northwest Colorado that is creating jobs or providing positive economic impact for the local economy. The NLF is often able to take greater risks than conventional banks because the program exists to help with local economic development, so it is able to welcome new and expanding businesses that may not yet qualify for traditional bank financing for various reasons.
Area served: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Summit, Eagle, Pitkin, Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties, Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners