The fund prioritizes creative businesses:
Located in low-income communities;
Owned by Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) individuals or serving a diverse market; and
Those located in small towns and rural communities.
Cost
- Fee
Availability
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Language
- Spanish
- English
Industry
- Arts
Business Stage
- Idea
- Startup (0-2 years)
- Expansion
- Established (3 years +)
Type of Service
- Funding
Service Delivery
- One-on-One
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Affordable & Market Rate Housing Development Loans
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One-on-OneCommercial Real Estate Loans
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One-on-OneNew Markets Tax Credits
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One-on-OneSmall Business Loans
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