DreamSpring is an award-winning, 25-year-old nonprofit organization that increases access to credit, makes loans, and provides a community of support to help entrepreneurs realize their dreams. They offer small business loans and support services to entrepreneurs in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas.

DreamSpring

DreamSpring is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender dedicated to eliminating systemic wealth inequities and accelerating the economic inclusion and strength of underserved communities. Founded in 1994, the organization provides rapid access to capital and customized wrap-around support to the most vulnerable small business owners in 27 states, focusing on communities including people of color, women, low- to moderate-income earners, people with disabilities, and start-ups. To date, DreamSpring has issued more than 48,796 loans totaling over $538 million to small businesses that support an estimated 65,138 jobs. Learn more at DreamSpring.org.  

Our service area includes the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Community Development Financial Institutions Fund

JP Morgan Chase

Kauffman Foundation

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2024 is your year to increase business capital through grants! Join DreamSpring Community Engagement Officer Shaundra Jacobs MCD for tips and pointers on how to write compelling grant applications at SHE CAN WORK's first virtual Work Session of the year! This free workshop will review the grant application process and how to best position your small business to win funding opportunities. Sign up now for Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 10am - 2pm CST - https://lnkd.in/gqbANXpg

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Leslie L. Alexander Foundation Watson Fellowship: This fully funded venture and leadership program is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, business owners, and nonprofit founders in Houston, Texas, or the South Florida region who are working to address youth homelessness and/or poverty. Fellows receive technical and financial literacy training, as well as grants up to $1,000. Apply by Jan. 5, 2024.

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