Economic Development and Funding Resources
by State:
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/entre/sedfr.htm
Abilities Fund:
Lending
Lending is a primary service of The Abilities Fund. As the leading microloan program in the US specializing in loans to businesses owned by individuals with disabilities, The Abilities Fund has loan capital from $500 - $25,000 available to qualified individuals through our partner, Accion USA. For individuals that do not have adequate collateral, The Abilities Fund will secure the loan with Accion USA or any other lender of choice for up to $5,000. Please click on Lending to learn more about our loan products and the application process.
Please note that business activity that includes weapons sales, real estate development, money lending or financing, multi-level marketing programs, illegal or polluting activities, or adult businesses are not eligible uses of loan funds.
* The states of Arkansas, Kentucky, Nevada, North Dakota, Wyoming do not participate in the Disability Program Navigator initiative. Consequently, The Abilities Fund cannot provide a loan guarantee for individuals in those states.
http://www.abilitiesfund.org/programs_and_services/programs_and_services.php
Grants
The Abilities Fund is proud to announce the launch of its fourth annual grant program focused on women entrepreneurs with disabilities. Note* The deadline was March 13, 2009 but that leaves plenty of time to prep for next year. Check the page periodically for available grants.
The Abilities Fund is proud to showcase the strength and entrepreneurial spirit of women with disabilities!
Click here for info on WCMBP Grants
Start Up Self Employment Technical Assistance:
Start-up USA is pleased to offer a new online course, entitled Overview of Self-Employment for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities. The course will run from April 27 through May 31. Tuition is $60 per person. Read more information and register online today! Scholarships are available for individuals with disabilities to participate at no charge.
http://www.start-up-usa.biz/index.cfm
