Businesses
Government-funded
$50K
per applicant
Loan
Below-market financing
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Apply when you're ready
Moderate
Underwriting required
Low-interest loans and technical assistance for Rhode Island small businesses, including microloans of $5,000–$50,000 for businesses that have been operating for at least 1 year. Supports working capital, equipment, and growth for businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.25 or fewer employees
2.Business must have operated at least 1 year in Rhode Island
3.Microloan: $5,000–$50,000 at below-market rates
4.Must demonstrate creditworthiness and repayment ability
5.Priority for businesses owned by women, minorities, and veterans
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