Greater Cincinnati Programs
Grow America Fund of Cincinnati
The Grow America Fund of Cincinnati is a unique economic development partnership between the City of Cincinnati and the National Development Council (NDC). NDC is a nationally recognized Small Business Lending Company licensed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and is also a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) as designated by the United States Department of the Treasury, CDFI Fund. Loans are administered through NDC’s wholly owned affiliate, the Grow America Fund (GAF). Click here to learn more about this program.
Grow America Fund of Hamilton County
The Grow America Fund of Hamilton County is a unique economic development partnership between the Hamilton County, Ohio and the National Development Council (NDC). NDC is a nationally recognized Small Business Lending Company licensed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and is also a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) as designated by the United States Department of the Treasury, CDFI Fund. Loans are administered through NDC’s wholly owned affiliate, the Grow America Fund (GAF). Click here to learn more about this program.
Non-SBA Loans: Support for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
The Community Impact Loan Fund, established in 2016, is an innovative financial tool designed to meet the needs of women and minority-owned small businesses in Ohio. With more flexible terms than traditional SBA loans, this loan fund provides neighborhood businesses with the capital they need to grow and expand. Qualified business owners eligible for character loans receive personalized pre- and post-loan guidance.