$2.0M
per applicant
Loan
Below-market financing
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Apply when you're ready
Moderate
Underwriting required
Below-market loans and investment capital for NH small businesses, nonprofits, and community development projects in low-income communities, with flexible terms designed to catalyze private investment.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Business or project must be located in or primarily serving low-income NH communities
2.For-profit businesses, nonprofits, and community development entities eligible
3.Loan amounts: $50,000–$2M at below-market interest rates
4.Priority for projects creating jobs for low-income workers or increasing affordable housing
5.New Markets Tax Credit financing available for larger projects (over $2M)
CDFI Fund · United States
Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).
DCEO · Illinois
Corporate income tax credits for Illinois businesses retaining employees or creating new jobs, calculated as a percentage of income taxes attributable to qualifying Illinois employees.
IEDC · Indiana
Tax credits for Indiana businesses retaining well-paid employees, calculated as a percentage of payroll for existing Indiana employees to incentivize companies to keep operations and headquarters in the state.