Small investments for the greater good.
Our Programs
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SMAL
Financing for startups, pre-businesses, and small businesses that need capital to launch or grow a business. This program provides loans of up to $30,000 for working capital, equipment, inventory, and leasehold improvements.
Program Details
Financing amount: $5,000 – $30,000
Interest rate: 3%
Length of loan: 5 – 15 years, depending on use of fundsFees
Application fee: $350
Administrative fee: 2% of total Invest PGH loan
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ABEL
Flexible underwriting standards for small- to medium-sized commercial businesses for real estate purchase, pre-development, development or construction; furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, machinery; and working capital.
Program Details
Financing amount: $30,000 – $200,000
Interest rate: fixed, with a max rate of 7%
Length of loan: 5 years for working capital; 7 years for equipmentFees
Application fee: $350
No administrative fee
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CRiB
A forgivable loan program designed to sustain and stimulate the growth of new and existing child care businesses in the City of Pittsburgh.
Program Details
Financing amount: $5,000 – $20,000 or 90% of total project costs
Borrowers who complete sponsored business education courses through Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship are eligible for an additional $5,000
Within three years, borrowers can request to have the loan 100% forgivenFees
Application fee: $50
Administrative fee: 4% of the total Invest PGH loan -
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We do the best we can to assist everyone who asks, but sometimes one of our partners is better able to provide what you're looking for, so we've put together a list of additional funders, technical assistance, and support.