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Community Loan Fund is sponsored by El Paso County Administration and Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF). This program provides loan funding to private, for-profit small businesses and startups in El Paso County that may not be able to access conventional financing. While a loan and not a grant, it could be a source of capital for an NEMT business.
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Community Loan Fund - El Paso County Administration Watch Information Channel Parks, Trails, & Open Space Foreclosure Information and Sales Land Development Applications (EDARP) Release of Deed of Trusts American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Household Hazardous Waste Watch, Stream, and Listen Report a Road or Bridge Issue Transportation and Stormwater Permits Family, Child & Adult Services Adult Protective Services Child Protective Services Community Corrections Wait List Americans With Disability Act (ADA) Required Community Service Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) Connect with Your Commissioner Proclamations Request Form Volunteer Boards & Commissions Economic Development Business Programs El Paso County and Colorado Enterprise Fund are working together to provide loans ranging from $10,000-$50,000 to new and existing for-profit small businesses in El Paso County.
The El Paso County Community Loan Fund program is a revolving loan program that provides financing opportunities for entrepreneurs who do not qualify for traditional lending, helping them access the capital they need to start or grow their small businesses. Borrowers have access to loan funding and free business navigation services, including business coaching and education.
If you are interested in learning more and starting the application process, click “Get Started” to head to Colorado Enterprise Fund’s website to find out more information about required documentation, resources available, and steps needed to apply. New or existing for-profit businesses in El Paso County. Generally, small businesses with less than 20 full-time employees.
Generally, businesses with $2M or less in annual revenue. Program Geographic Priority Areas: Located in the Enterprise Zone Check Enterprise Zone Eligibility Located in an Opportunity Zone Check Opportunity Zone Eligibility Located in unincorporated El Paso County Community Loan Fund Flyer 7. 2026 Loan parameters depend on multiple factors and specific loan needs.
Loan terms typically range anywhere from 1-5 years, and the interest rate is fixed, depending on loan size and terms. Economic Development Analyst Colorado Springs, CO 80903
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Review official notice for complete eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 (loans). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Loan Fund is funded by El Paso County Administration and Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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