Funding Opportunities

There are many different funding opportunities and resources for startups and small businesses. We have compiled a list of various programs that you might find helpful when searching for and evaluating your financial options.

City of Auburn

• Section 108 Microloan Program
• Section 108 Commercial-Industrial Loan Program
• Working Capital Loan Interest Subsidy Program

Competitions

• Alabama Launchpad
• Tiger Cage (Auburn University students only)
• LAUNCH (Auburn University faculty only)

Other Financial Assistance

• American Medical Loan: Small business loans for medical practices
• Food Truck Lender: Loan opportunities for food trucks and other mobile vendor businesses
• Lee-Russell Council of Governments: For information on microloans and revolving loan funds, contact smachen@lrcog.com
• Military Financial: Small business loans for veterans
• Small Business Development Center: They do not provide financing, but can help you prepare a well-organized loan package
• VA Financial: Small business loans for veterans
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Acquisition Planning Forecast System: Program to encourage small businesses to submit to be a federal DHS contractor or subcontractor for larger programs
• U.S. General Services Administration: Federal database of economic assistance listings, wage determinations and contract opportunities
• Women's Business Assistance Program: Grants, funding options for small businesses owned by women