Financing
There are numerous funding sources available for new and existing businesses. The following links can assist you in finding the type of assistance that is best for your business. Some options available are grants, low-interest loans, incentives for expanding businesses, Yakima Renewal Community incentives and more…
Loans and Other Programs
Small Business Administration – SBA 504 Loan
Rural Community Development Resources – offers a microlending loan program for qualifying Yakima County businesses
Washington Technology Center – Research & Technology Development Grants (RTD Program)
Incentives for Expanding Businesses and Manufacturers -
There is a misconception that there are government funds available to finance the start up of a business. We’ve seen the infomercials and workshops advertised that if you pay a fee, attend a class or buy a book, you will have the key to FREE money. Unfortunately there is no such thing as free money. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.
The fact about grants is they are not readily available and those that might be out there are difficult to obtain, especially if you are looking to completely finance your start-up capital or operating costs.
- Use this interactive tool to Search for Grants and Loans
- How to find Federal Grant Resources
- Washington State Grant Resources
- Guided Search for Washington State Grants
- SBA Grant Links
- Search for Grants
If you are a non-profit or a for-profit in certain fields such as research and development or technology, there may be some resources available:
- Small Business Administration -Small Business Innovation and Research Award Program
- Washington Technology Center: Research and Technology Development Grant Program
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