Financial & Technical Assistance
Local, state, and federal opportunities for financial assistance including grants, loans, and technical assistance.
Local Assistance
Small Loan Programs
Administered By:
LiftFund
Loan Amounts:
Up to $50K
Program Type:
Zero Interest & Forgivable Loan Program
Program Description:
LiftFund loans are provided for Commercial Real Estate Purchases, Equipment, Inventory, Leasehold Improvements, Supplies, Vehicles and Working Capital. Apply now and a team member will review your information and documents to find a LiftFund product that fits your business goals and budget.
Financial Support for Women
Administered By:
Just
Assistance Amounts:
Vary based on need
Program Description:
JUST invests in ambitious Texas women to start and grow your business. Based on trust, we have created a different way for hard working families to get ahead both personally and professionally.
LiftFund Events
Administered By:
LiftFund
Assistance Amounts:
Vary based on need
Program Description:
LiftFund’s events cover a wide range of training to help small business owners learn new skills, navigate the complexities of business ownership, and meet other members of LiftFund’s community. See which LiftFunds events can help you grow your business.
LiftFund Dream Makers Fund
Administered By:
LiftFund
Assistance Amounts:
Vary based on need
Program Description:
LiftFund offers small business loans to entrepreneurs who are ready to grow and strengthen their businesses. LiftFund provides loans for Commercial Real Estate Purchases, Equipment, Inventory, Leasehold Improvements, Supplies, Vehicles, and Working Capital.
People Fund
Administered By:
People Fund
Assistance Amounts:
Vary based on need
Program Description:
PeopleFund’s small business loans help entrepreneurs enhance their businesses and keep local economies growing. With financing available for equipment purchases, permanent working capital term loans, and revolving lines of credit, we provide access to capital with low down payment or equity contribution, flexible underwriting, no pre-payment penalties, and a lending team dedicated to helping you succeed.
Large Loan Program
Administered By:
Borderplex Community Capital (EP Community Foundation)
Loan Amounts:
$35k to 125K
Program Type:
Zero Interest & Forgivable Loan Program
Commercial Assistance Grant Programs
Administered By:
El Paso Chamber & El Paso Hispanic Chamber
Assistance Amounts:
Up to $10,000
Program Type:
Microgrants for Commercial Mortgage/Rental & Utility Assistance
Build Safe Grant
Programs
Administered By:
El Paso Chamber & El Paso Hispanic Chamber
Assistance Amounts:
Up to $10,000
Program Type:
Microgrants Supporting Operational Safety Improvements (PPE/Guards/Signage)
Financial and Technical Assistance/Training
El Paso Small Business Development Center
Administered By:
SBDC
Assistance Amounts:
Vary based on need
Program Description:
The El Paso Small Business Development Center provides no-cost business advising to help small business owners grow their business in a smart way. EPSBDC also provides no-cost training through seminars and online training.
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Administered By:
Project Vida
Assistance Amounts:
Vary based on need
Program Description:
Project Vida works with the community to bring solutions in a time of need. We will offer our support to nearly 1,000 businesses through the Build Safe Program, Small Business Relief and Recovery and Go Digital. To apply to our programs please click down below.
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NOTE: This is NOT an application for grants, loans, or services. It is your responsibility to reach out directly to program administrators of the various grant, loan, and assistance programs if they have not contacted you directly. For assistance please contact the El Paso County Economic Development Department at [email protected] or call (915) 546-2177
State & Federal Assistance
SBA COVID-19 Private Funding Options
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