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Michigan Women Forward Microloan Fund is sponsored by Michigan Women Forward. Michigan Women Forward Microloan Fund is a small business lending program from Michigan Women Forward that provides loans ranging from $2,500 to $50,000 to women entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking capital to invest in and grow their businesses in Michigan.
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Let’s get started! Find out if you qualify to begin the application process Fill out our no-obligation qualifying form below to see if you meet the minimum requirements for an MWF Small Business Microloan. It’s free, easy, and the first step to take before officially applying for one of our loans.
If you are a Washtenaw County-based business, fill out our Endurance Loan Qualifying Form . Get more information on all of our small business loan programs at MWF’s Our Loan Options page . MWF Statewide Small Business Microloan Qualifying Form Fill out our no-obligation qualifying form above.
Your credit will not be checked at this stage. You’ll receive an email response within 1 business day informing you if you have qualified to apply for an MWF small business loan. If you have qualified, you will be emailed a link to begin the application process.
Once your application has been submitted, please allow 4-6 weeks for a review of all uploaded documents. You may be required to supply additional information or explanations for information received. If your application passes the initial screening (credit check, financial projections, background check, etc.) by our loan fund officer, it will be presented to our Loan Advisory Committee for approval.
Advisory Committee members discuss applications and make recommendations for approval, request more information, deny applicants, or refer applicants to another lending organization. Applicants may be asked to clarify submitted information, provide additional information, or achieve additional milestones for the final decision. Applicants will be notified of receipt of their application and status in the process.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Woman entrepreneurs and small business owners in Michigan; Washtenaw County businesses use a separate form. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $2,500-$50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.