Cannabis Business Loan Fund
State loan fund providing capital to social equity licensed cannabis businesses in Colorado to build, improve, and grow their operations. Addresses capital access gap created by federal banking restrictions on cannabis.
About this program
Cannabis businesses are excluded from most traditional bank lending and many state programs (e.g., Enterprise Zone). This fund specifically addresses Social Equity Licensees. Cannabis Business Office also offers Access to Experts (compliance/marketing/financial consulting) and Cannabis Business Pitch Competition.
Eligibility
Colorado cannabis businesses with active Social Equity Licensee status from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division. Must use funds for legitimate business build-out, equipment, working capital, or expansion within Colorado's regulated cannabis market.