Los Angeles offers various financing programs to assist all businesses, from small businesses to large corporations, to major property owners and developers. These financing tools are designed to benefit low-income communities, create jobs, and provide essential goods and services to underrepresented neighborhoods within the City of Los Angeles.
Let EWDD assist you with your financial goals. Fill out the Loan Program Intake Form and get the help you need.
Microenterprise Recovery Grant
Eligible microenterprises located in the City of Los Angeles can apply for grants up to $15,000 to assist with in their economic recovery.
Small Business Loans
The Small Business Loan Program funds small businesses that private lenders cannot accommodate for business operation costs and to create new jobs
Gap Financing
Gap financing is a loan that bridges the difference between a project's cost and existing funding sources for commercial and industrial projects
JEDI Microloan
The JEDI Zone Microloan Program is financing for viable microenterprises and small businesses that private lenders typically cannot accommodate.
Credit and Debt Counseling
Free financial counseling and targeted support to help small business owners rebound from negative impacts and create sustainable growth
Major Project Loans
The Major Projects Loan Program offers long-term, fixed rate financing for large commercial development projects in low- and moderate-income communities
Los Angeles Development Fund
The LA Development Fund helps major projects improve under-represented communities through federal Tax Credits
If you are interested in applying for one of EWDD's loan programs, please fill out EWDD's Loan Program Intake Form so that we can better assist you!