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Colorado Nonprofit Bridge Loan Fund

Program Details

First Southwest Community Fund supports this First Southwest Bank-administered loan fund, made possible by The Denver Foundation, Colorado Gives Foundation, The Colorado Trust, the Boettcher Foundation, and impact investors from across the state. 
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Keep your mission moving forward. The Colorado Nonprofit Bridge Loan Fund provides the short-term capital nonprofits need to maintain services while waiting for government reimbursements. 
 
Nonprofits across Colorado are delivering essential services, often under government contracts or grants. These contracts and grants are reliable in the long term, but payment delays can threaten the continuity of services. The Colorado Nonprofit Bridge Loan Fund fills this gap by providing short-term, low-cost loans.
 

Who is eligible?

  • Any Colorado-based nonprofit with an approved and current federal, state or local government grant or contract is eligible for this fund
  • No restrictions on nonprofit type, issue area, geographic region, or sector
Loan terms:
  • Max loan amount: $250,000
  • Rate: 2%
  • 6-month term with option for 6-month renewal
  • Unsecured
All loans are subject to credit approval
 
For questions and to apply, visit the First Southwest Bank website.