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Community Ventures – Small Business Lending for Minority-Owned Businesses

Kentucky's largest CDFI and SBA Microlender of the Year for 21 consecutive years; offers microloans, small business expansion loans, and SBA 504 loans to minority-owned and underserved Kentucky businesses; $84M+ deployed to 10,700+ entrepreneurs statewide; offices in Lexington, Louisville, Bowling Green, Campbellsville, Millersburg, and Owensboro.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

Minority-owned and other underserved small businesses in Kentucky seeking working capital, startup financing, or expansion loans; serves businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank financing.

Requirements

  • Kentucky-based small business or startup
  • Apply through Community Ventures at cvky.org
  • Provide business documentation and financials