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Connect with small business assistance agencies that can help you to put together the right funding program or combination of programs relative to your small business needs, or view alternative funding sources.
Local Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Pawtucket
Accion USA
A non-profit community based organization that provides loans to small business owners who are unable to receive funds through traditional means from $500 to $25,000 for first time borrowers....
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Providence
Commerce RI
Commerce RI offers a broad range of assistance to support business start-up, relocation and sustainability in RI. Services include funding programs, business counseling, workforce development,...
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Providence
Ocean State Business Development Authority
OSBDA’s role is to help small businesses access long-term fixed-asset financing in partnership with the private sector, usually a financial institution. OSBDA processes, closes and services the...
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Statewide and Nationwide Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Statewide
Kiva
Since its launch in 2005, Kiva’s mission has been to alleviate poverty by connecting people through microlending. As of August 2012, Kiva.org has enabled people to make over $340 million in loans...
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Nationwide
Accion USA
ACCION USA is a private, nonprofit organization that provides microloans, business training and other financial services to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs who are unable to access bank...
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Nationwide
Fund A Scientist
Fund A Scientist is a website where individuals or institutions with funding can seek out scientists with innovative projects and provide them with funding and support. When a funder or a scientist...
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Nationwide
TruFund Financial Services, Inc. (TruFund)
TruFund is a national nonprofit organization promotes economic development in communities underserved by traditional banking institutions by providing affordable capital, hands-on business assistance,...
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Nationwide
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
USDA Rural Development provides financial and technical resources in rural areas in order to support community and economic development opportunities, as well as improve quality of life issues....
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