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Dane County Micro-Business Loan Program

Small loans for Dane County businesses with five or fewer employees outside Madison.

About this program

Dane County’s Micro-Business Loan Program provides loans from $1,500 to $8,000 to eligible small businesses with five or fewer employees located in Dane County outside the City of Madison for establishing a new business or creating jobs for low- and moderate-income county residents.

Eligibility

Eligible small businesses with five or fewer employees located in Dane County outside the City of Madison, including McFarland businesses, that establish a new business or create jobs for low- and moderate-income residents.

Requirements

  • Submit Dane County micro-business loan application materials
  • Provide business plan, owner information, financials, use of funds, and job creation or LMI benefit documentation
  • Meet CDBG, underwriting, eligible-use, repayment, and reporting requirements