$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 to get an instant 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
NE DOR · Nebraska
Refundable income tax credit for Nebraska microenterprises (5 or fewer employees) and their investors. Business owners receive up to a $10,000 credit and investors receive 40% of qualifying investment in a certified microenterprise development organization, supporting Nebraska's smallest businesses.
APS · Phoenix Metro, AZ
Compensates APS commercial and industrial customers for voluntarily reducing electricity use during peak demand periods, providing bill credits and annual payments to help APS manage grid reliability.
NDDC · North Dakota
Five-year income tax exemptions and property tax exemptions for businesses rehabilitating commercial property or starting new businesses in designated Renaissance Zones in North Dakota downtowns.