Women’s Small Business Fund

The Women’s Small Business Fund is available to women entrepreneurs through the Latino Economic Development Center.

  • Loan amount of $2,500 (EWI graduates eligible for up to $5,000)
  • Closing costs of 1% (EWI graduates get closing costs waived)
  • Application fee is $20 (EWI graduates get application fee waived)
  • 4.5% fixed interest rate - (0% interest rate for EWI graduates)
  • 3 months repayment grace period

REQUIREMENTS

  • Businesses must be legally registered in DC, MD, VA or Puerto Rico
  • 51% women-owned 
  • Valid photo ID 
  • 3 months personal bank statements (business bank statements if available

USES INCLUDE

  • Purchasing equipment & inventory
  • Hiring personnel
  • Launching a marketing campaign
  • Outsourcing Website Development
  • Branding
  • and more!

Download our flyer in English or Spanish.

Start your application here!