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CDFI – People Incorporated is a non-profit community action agency serving Southwest Virginia that provides a wide range of programs focused on early childhood development, housing and energy assistance, workforce training, and emergency services to help build futures and realize dreams for individuals and families. With a mission of providing opportunities for economic and personal […]

CDFI – Pathway Lending is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides lending solutions, educational services, and accessible resources to support the development, growth, and preservation of underserved small businesses, affordable housing, and sustainable communities across Tennessee. As the state’s largest CDFI, Pathway Lending offers loans and advisory services aimed at helping businesses […]

Revolving Loan Fund – The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) offers a Revolving Loan Fund program that provides low-interest gap financing of up to $300,000 to eligible for-profit businesses located in 12 counties of southern Ohio for expansion or startup projects that create or retain jobs, requiring 10% owner equity, bank participation, and meeting […]

Revolving Loan Fund – The OMEGA Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program offers low-interest loans to private for-profit businesses located in the OMEGA region, providing gap financing of up to 30% of the total project cost (maximum $300,000) when full financing cannot be obtained from a bank or other sources after the borrower’s equity contribution. To […]

Revolving Loan Fund – The Northeast Tennessee Economic Development Corporation (NETEDC) has been promoting economic development since 1991 by providing gap financing and long-term fixed asset loans for land, buildings, equipment and working capital to businesses within an eight-county region. To date, NETEDC has assisted 120 businesses, created 703 jobs, and disbursed over $8 million […]

CDFI – You’re not simply a customer at Northeast Community Credit Union, but a member and part-owner of this not-for-profit financial cooperative built on the core value of people helping people. Joining refers to opening a small $5 savings account share that grants membership benefits like free accounts, great rates, and convenient services. The credit […]

The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is a mission-driven organization that initiates, facilitates and supports community and economic development efforts within the counties of Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh and Summers in West Virginia. Through its Business Support Program, NRGRDA stimulates the regional economy by providing an extensive portfolio of financial services, site management for […]

CDFI – The New Entrepreneur Opportunity (NEO) Fund is an Ashtabula-based non-profit organization that began in 2011 providing training and loans for new small businesses, but shifted its focus in 2020 solely to entrepreneurial education, offering classes and peer support programs facilitated by experienced instructors and coaches to train aspiring entrepreneurs and help existing small […]

Revolving Loan Fund – The Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council (MOVRC) offers small business loan programs that have disbursed over $25 million since inception, leveraging more than $54 million in additional funding sources. These revolving loan funds aim to nurture business growth by providing capital along with required training to ensure borrowers have the skills to […]

Revolving Loan Fund – The Montgomery-Blacksburg-Christiansburg Development Corporation (MBC) is a local non-profit organization that provides loans to small businesses in Montgomery County on terms not always available through traditional lenders, with the aim of assisting and encouraging the expansion and diversification of the county’s employment base. Over the past 30 years, the MBC Revolving […]

CDFI – Horizon Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution that operates on the philosophy of believing in and supporting its members in achieving their life goals, whether raising families, buying homes, building retirement plans, or making dreams come true. It is the product of mergers between three long-standing credit unions in Kingsport, with its […]

CDFI – Appalachian Community Capital (ACC) is a non-profit community development financial institution focused on attracting new capital sources for small businesses, including minority and women-owned businesses, in underserved areas of Appalachia and similar energy communities nationally. As a CDFI certified in 2016, ACC does not directly lend but instead raises capital for its member […]

Revolving Loan Fund – The Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corporation (AHEDC) is the marketing organization promoting business recruitment, expansion and development in Alleghany County, Covington, Clifton Forge and Iron Gate through initiatives focused on site readiness, infrastructure management, site selection outreach and workforce development. With a robust 100% fiber gigabit broadband network, strategic interstate access […]

“Most farmers were just using pen and paper to run their back offices,” she said, meaning that farmers lacked the specialized bookkeeping, funding, and financial support needed to grow. As CEO of Good Agriculture, Edquist is on a mission to change that. The SaaS subscription platform, based out of Atlanta, helps streamline the business side […]

Revolving Loan Fund – The East Tennessee Development District (ETDD) offers small business loan programs through its affiliate Areawide Development Corporation (ADC), including the SBA 504 Loan Program for commercial real estate and equipment, as well as an EDA Revolving Loan Fund that provides financing up to $200,000 for purchasing, constructing or renovating buildings, acquiring […]

Revolving Loan Fund – The Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority operates a Revolving Loan Fund that provides micro-loans to support local entrepreneurs and increase the county’s tax base. The fund facilitates financing for projects that create economic benefits through increased revenues and new job creation, with funding provided through revolving loans from the IDA and […]

Revolving Loan Fund – The Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission administers a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to assist business expansion and new job creation in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, Tazewell, Lee, Scott and Wise Counties and the City of Norton in Virginia. As an RLF, it provides loan capital that can be revolved or re-lent as […]

CDFI – CNE is an organization that promotes homeownership, financial well-being, community connections, and stable housing through a variety of programs and initiatives. These include homebuyer education, counseling, down payment assistance, home improvement loans, financial education, small dollar loans, neighborhood development, real estate projects for mixed-income communities, mortgage lending with a $9 million portfolio, and […]

CDFI – CommunityWorks in West Virginia is a statewide intermediary organization formed in 1991 to create housing and community development solutions for West Virginians through a network of member organizations. It has been a chartered member of NeighborWorks America since 1996 and a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Department of the […]

CDFI – BrightBridge Capital is a nonprofit organization that provides innovative capital solutions like loans and tax credit programs to accelerate the growth of startups and existing businesses, with the goal of fostering positive economic outcomes and increased employment opportunities in communities across its expansive service area. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), BrightBridge […]

CDFI – Appalachian Growth Capital (AGC) is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides low-cost loans and technical assistance to help small and medium-sized businesses in the Appalachian region grow and prosper. As a CDFI, AGC is more likely to approve loans to companies compared to small and large banks, offering flexible terms to […]

Local/Regional Nonprofit, Microenterprise Loan Program – Thread Capital is a statewide nonprofit organization that provides customized financing ranging from $500 to $5 million for small businesses in North Carolina, along with resources like business plan feedback, credit counseling, and connections to local entrepreneurial networks. Their microenterprise loan program specifically offers loans up to $50,000 to […]

Revolving Loan Fund – The Southwestern Commission serves as the Economic Development District for the U.S. Economic Development Administration in the seven western counties of North Carolina, offering a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) that provides short-term financing for fixed assets, equipment, and working capital to assist local businesses and create jobs in the region. As […]

CDFI – Sequoyah Fund began as a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in 1996, initially known as the Cherokee Business Development Fund, and later converted into a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with funding from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation to gain more access to capital. As a CDFI, Sequoyah […]

CDFI – Self-Help provides small business and nonprofit loans with no maximum loan amount, and the loan terms vary based on the available collateral and the proposed use of funds, with no prepayment fee for loans under $500k. When evaluating loan applications, Self-Help considers factors such as the applicant’s experience in the industry, creditworthiness, capital […]

CDFI – The Carolina Small Business Development Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides small business loans and financing to startups and entrepreneurs across North Carolina, with a focus on supporting underserved communities and fostering economic development. Through their lending programs, business advisory services, and partnerships with resource providers like the Western Women’s Business Center, […]

CDFI/Community Development Corporation – The Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) is a voluntary association of local governments – urban and rural – authorized by state law to make and implement joint regional decisions; provide management, planning, and technical services to local governments; identify and solve short and long-term problems best addressed at the regional level; […]

CDFI – Mountain BizWorks is a non-profit organization that provides a range of resources and support services to help local entrepreneurs in Western North Carolina start and grow successful businesses, including practical business classes, one-on-one expert coaching, and access to funding through their small business lending programs. With a mission to empower local dreamers and […]

CDFI – The Western Women’s Business Center is a program aimed at reducing barriers and fostering the success of women entrepreneurs in Western North Carolina, offering free workshops, group trainings, and one-on-one business coaching. Funded partially by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the center has served 3,790 clients through trainings and events, provided one-on-one coaching […]