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Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). This fund provides low-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofits in Connecticut, with a focus on those in low-income areas and those led by women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people of color.
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Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund is funded by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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