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Colorado Startup Loan Fund

Provides loan capital and comprehensive technical assistance to Colorado small business owners and entrepreneurs who struggle to obtain traditional financing. Distributed through CDFI and nonprofit lender partners statewide.

About this program

Application updates coming Q2 2026 per OEDIT. Multiple participating CDFIs across regions. Comprehensive technical assistance bundled with loans. Funded through Colorado State Legislature appropriations.

Eligibility

Colorado-based for-profit entities with 25 or fewer full-time employees and less than $2 million in gross annual revenue. Particularly serves entrepreneurs unable to access traditional financing. Loans are originated through CDFI and nonprofit lender partners.

Funding Categories

Loan