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Community Loan Fund

Offered by Invest Atlanta

Open year-roundApply anytime. Applications are reviewed as they come in.

About

About This Program

Invest Atlanta loans of $10,000 to $50,000 at 3% fixed for Atlanta businesses improving property, buying equipment or paying off high-interest debt.

Invest Atlanta's Community Loan Fund lends $10,000 to $50,000 to existing City of Atlanta businesses for improving commercial property, buying equipment, furniture and fixtures, and paying off high-interest business debt; up to $30,000 can be used for working capital. Loans are direct, at a 3% fixed rate, for 3 to 7 years. Borrowers must be graduates of, or currently attending, a technical assistance program. The application fee is $100. To start, attend one of Invest Atlanta's monthly small business webinars or quarterly networking events, then apply online through Invest Atlanta's application portal. All Invest Atlanta loans depend on available funds.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

  • Existing business located in the City of Atlanta
  • Graduate of, or currently attending, a technical assistance program

Area served: City of Atlanta

The offer

What's Offered

  • Direct loan of $10,000 to $50,000
  • Up to $30,000 can be used for working capital
  • 3% fixed rate for 3 to 7 years
  • Can be used to pay off high-interest business debt

Amount: $10,000 to $50,000 at 3% fixed

Cost: $100 application fee

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What You'll Need

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Key dates

Dates

OpensYear-round
DeadlineRolling
Last reviewedOct 28, 2026

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