🏦

Capital Access

Funding options beyond traditional banks

Funding Options

SBA Microloans

8-13%

Up to $50K for small businesses

⏱ 2-4 weeksBest for: Established small business

Community Development

5-15%

CDFIs serve underbanked areas

⏱ 2-6 weeksBest for: Low-income areas

Kiva

0%

Crowdfunded 0% interest loans

⏱ 1-2 monthsBest for: Social enterprises

Grants.gov

Free money

Federal grants database

⏱ VariesBest for: Nonprofits, research

State Programs

Varies

Local economic development

⏱ 2-8 weeksBest for: Local businesses

Crowdfunding

Platform fees

Kickstarter, Indiegogo, GoFundMe

⏱ 30-60 daysBest for: Product launches

Active Grants

Amber Grant

$10K

Women-owned businesses

FedEx Small Business

$50K

Small businesses

NAACP Grant

Varies

Black entrepreneurs

Visa Everywhere

$100K

Fintech startups