With CEF's flexible terms & loan programs, including SBA Microloans, they'll work with you to build a loan that fits your business needs and makes your dream a reality. As a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) lender, they can usually work with borrowers that have a startup business, lower credit score, tighter cash flow, or limited collateral.
Loans & Grants
List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.
Colorado Enterprise Fund
Small Business Loans
Area served: Colorado Audience: Small Business Owners
Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development, Inc.
Facade Loan Program
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.
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