Small Business Catalyst Fund
Funding Amount
$10,000 - $400,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Small Business Catalyst Fund
Overview: Working capital loan program created in partnership between Community Reinvestment Fund, USA and Fifth Third Bank to help eligible small businesses cover expenses like equipment upgrades, payroll, and other operational costs.
Geographic Scope: Select areas across the region including: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
Loan Details:
Eligible Uses:
Eligibility:
Contact: Chris Smalley
Phone: 1-888-210-3039
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Complete an intro questionnaire to get started
2. Submit your interest via the online form
3. Contact Chris Smalley with questions
Required Materials: Interest questionnaire/form submission
What Economic and Community Development actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $16K
- Median grant
- $16K
- By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Saint Clairsville, OH.
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