THE MONEY DESK
Capital is the first wall most owners hit. These are the official front doors — federal grant listings, SBA loan programs, mission lenders — summarized in plain language so you know which door fits before you spend an evening on applications.
Grants / Federal
Grants.gov is the official listing of federal grant opportunities. Use it to check eligibility honestly — most federal grants fund organizations and programs rather than individual for-profit startups — and to set up saved searches for your field.
Grants.govLoans / Small business
The Small Business Administration backs 7(a), 504, and microloans through participating lenders, and its Lender Match tool introduces you to lenders that work with businesses like yours. Start here before pursuing higher-cost capital.
U.S. Small Business AdministrationLoans / Community lenders
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) exist to lend where big banks often will not. The Treasury's CDFI Fund maintains the official list of certified CDFIs so you can find mission lenders serving your state.
U.S. Treasury CDFI FundCapital / Business support
The Minority Business Development Agency runs business centers across the country that help minority-owned firms prepare for financing, structure deals, and connect with capital sources.
Minority Business Development AgencyCOMMUNITY DESK
Deadlines move and programs change. If you know an official opportunity that belongs here, add it with the source — we review everything before it publishes.