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601 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | (800) 288-3400 | www.fhlb-pgh.com
| PROGRAM | TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking on Business | Loan: Maximum of $200,000 | For-Profit | Building purchase, land acquisition, facility expansion, machinery and equipment purchase, leasehold improvements, capital, closing costs. |
320 W Pike St Suite 330, Clarksburg, WV 26301 | (304) 623-7440 | www.sba.gov/wv
| PROGRAM | TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic and Small 7A Program |
Small Loan: Maximum of $350,000 Basic Loan: Maximum of $5,000,000 | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. | Real estate acquisition, equipment, leasehold improvements, inventory and working capital. |
| SBA Express | Loan: Maximum of $350,000 | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. | Revolving lines of credit and/or term loans the same as the 7A program. Business must meet SBA’s size standards, nature of business, use of proceeds, credit requirements, and other eligibility factors. |
| SBA Veterans Advantage | Loan: Up to $350,000 Processed under Express; Up to $5M Processed under 7A. | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. |
Real estate acquisition, equipment, leasehold improvements, inventory and working capital. Revolving lines of credit and/or term loans the same as the 7A program. Business must meet SBA’s size standards, nature of business, use of proceeds, credit requirements, and other eligibility factors. |
| International Trade Loan | Loan: Up to $5M (SBA guaranteed portion $4.5M) | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. | Acquire, renovate, modernize facilities or equipment used in making products or services to be exported. Working capital and to refinance business debts on unreasonable terms. |
| Export Working Capital Loan | Loan: Up to $5M (SBA guaranteed portion $4.5M) | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. | Short-term working capital to cover the costs of filling export orders, including ability to support Export Stand-By Letter of Credit. |
| CAPLines (Working Capital, Contract, Seasonal, Builders) | Loan: Up to $5,000,000 | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. | Seasonal and/or short term working capital; construction costs; advances against existing inventory and receivables; consolidation of short term debt. |
| Community Advantage | Loan: Up to $250,000 | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. | Real estate acquisition; equipment; leasehold improvements; inventory and working capital. |
| Small Business Innovation Research |
Grant Phase I: Up to $150,000 Grant Phase II: Up to $1,000,000 | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. Selection is through an RFP process. | Research and development; Commercialization of technology, products, or services. |
481 Ragland Road, Beckley, WV 25801 | (304) 252-4343 | www.rd.usda.gov/wv
| PROGRAM | TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Industry | Loan: Lender and borrower negotiate terms. Interest rate tied to published rate that may change no more often than quarterly. | For-Profit | Acquisition, start-up and expansion of businesses that create rural employment. |
| Value-Added Producer Grants | Grant: Awarded on a competitive basis. | Independent producers, farmers, agricultural cooperatives | Planning purposes such as conducting feasibility studies or business plans; or as working capital to help start of expand the operations of a venture. |
| Rural Energy for America Program |
Loan Guarantee: Loans cannot exceed 75% of eligible project costs. Grant: Awarded on a competitive basis. Grants may not exceed 25% of eligible project costs. | Agricultural producers; small businesses | Renewable energy projects, energy efficiency improvements and energy audit and renewable energy development assistance. |
1009 Bullitt Street, Charleston, WV 25301 | (304) 414-6501 | www.wvinfrastructure.com
| TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Loan: Up to $3,000,000 (Loans can be performance based and forgivable) | Any West Virginia business | Fixed assets (Up to 10 years of the useful life of equipment; Up to 20 years on real estate) |
1012 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25301 | (304) 345-6200 | www.wvjit.org
| TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| Short term Investments usually structured as convertible preferred equity or subordinated loans with stock options. | Companies with outstanding growth potential based on: Location; Investment structure; Industry; Management; Market | Varies depending on the needs of each company. |
245 Kelly Avenue, Oak Hill, WV 25901 | (304) 469-6364 | www.wvjit.org/wvcap
| PROGRAM | TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed Capital Co-Investment Fund | Loan: Maximum of $500,000 | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. | Development of intellectual capital; market analysis; prototype development; hire personnel. |
| Subordinated Debt Fund | Loan: Maximum of $500,000 | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. | Equipment; facility expansion; working capital. |
| Collateral Support Fund | Loan: Maximum of $250,000 | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. | Provides additional collateral support. |
| Loan Guaranty Fund | Loan Guaranty: Maximum of $250,000 | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. | Working capital. |
| Operating Assistance Fund | Technical Assistance | Businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business. | Business plans; financial models; market research; product development; marketing; management systems. |
180 Association Drive, Charleston, WV 25311 | (304) 558-3650 | www.wveda.org
| PROGRAM | TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Loan Program | Loan: 45% of the total project costs ($50,000‐$800,000) | Existing and expanding WV companies currently targeted by the WVDO | Fixed assets including land, buildings, site preparation, construction, machinery and equipment. |
| Major Project Program | Loan: 45% of the total project costs ($800,001‐$10,000,000) | Existing and expanding WV companies currently targeted by the WVDO | Fixed assets including land, buildings, site preparation, construction, machinery and equipment. |
| Loan Insurance Program | Loan: Up to 80% of a bank loan (Not to exceed $500,000) | Existing and expanding WV companies currently targeted by the WVDO | Fixed assets including land, buildings, site preparation, construction, machinery and equipment. |
| Leveraged Technology Loan Program | Loan: Up to 90% of a bank loan (Not to exceed $500,000) | Businesses implementing an innovative technology for manufacturing products or high value services. | Funds may only be used for working capital for raw materials, production, inventory, product commercialization, marketing. |
5710 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304 | (304) 391-8600 | www.wvhdf.com
| PROGRAM | TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini‐Mod Rehab Program | Loan: Up to $300,000 ($25,000 per unit with first lien; $20,000 per unit with second lien) | Mixed use projects with ground floor commercial space and upper floors of affordable housing. | Fixed assets including land, buildings, site preparation, and construction. Funding for predevelopment expenses is on a case by case basis. |
| Leveraged Loan Program | Loan: No maximum nor minimum | Mixed use projects with ground floor commercial space and upper floors of affordable housing. | Fixed assets including land, buildings, site preparation, and construction. Funding for predevelopment expenses is on a case by case basis. |
Building 3, Suite 100, State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25305 | (304) 558-2200 | www.wvtourism.com
| PROGRAM | TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Grants Marketing Program (Requires collaboration between applicant and partner organization) | Grant: Minimum of $10,000 (Will pay for 50% of the total costs of projects that are at least $20,000) | For-Profit or Nonprofit entity located within the state that promotes tourism and is a destination. Applicant must Partner with an entity located within the state making a financial contribution toward the applicant's match requirement for a collaborative marketing program. | Printed material, including the printing of direct mail and travel related literature; Print media; Television and radio; Internet media; Billboards; Production expenses (with some limitations); Website development & design. |
| Cooperate Advertising Program | The program is a dollar-for-dollar match partnership that offers a variety of investment tiers | Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO)s, tourism-related businesses, attractions and events, government partners | The program will offer a mix of regional and local advertising opportunities, from which partners can choose. |
| Brochure Distribution through the West Virginia Welcome Centers | Brochures, rack cards and publications containing West Virginia tourism services and facilities are eligible for consideration for distribution and display in state Welcome Centers. Detailed requirements can be found here. | Free display and distribution services are provided by West Virginia Welcome Centers; the entity providing the brochure is responsible for design and printing costs. | |
| Small Grants Marketing Program | Grant: Up to $7,500 (Applicant must provide at least 25% of the total project costs) | For-Profit or Nonprofit entity located within the state that promotes tourism and is a destination. Applicant must Partner with an entity located within the state making a financial contribution toward the applicant's match requirement for a collaborative marketing program. | Printed material, including the printing of direct mail and travel related literature; Print media; Television and radio; Internet media; Billboards; Production expenses (with some limitations); Website development & design. |
804 Industrial Park Road, Maxwellton, WV 24957 | (304) 497-4300 | https://yesgreenbriervalley.com
| PROGRAM | TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | AREAS SERVED | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro‐Loan Program | Loan: $1,000 to $30,000 | Greenbrier, Monroe, Pocahontas | For-profit businesses and start ups that are not able to secure traditional financing. | Renovation, working capital, new construction, new equipment, and down payments. |
131 Perkins Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064 | (304) 768-8924 | www.wyomingcounty.com
| PROGRAM | TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | AREAS SERVED | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro‐Loan Program | Loan: $1,000 to $50,000 | Statewide | Disadvantage d businesses with 25 or fewer employees. | Renovations, inventory, working capital, furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment. |
The Attar Center, 200 Main Street, Beckley, WV 25801 | (304) 254-8115 | www.nrgrda.org
| PROGRAM | TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | AREAS SERVED | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loan Fund | Loan: $25,000 to $250,000 | Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, Summers | Aquaculture, Manufacturing, Tourism and Hospitality Facilities, Warehousing and Distribution, Information Management, Teleservices, Technology, Energy, Wood Products and Forestry, Agribusiness, Back Office Operations, and Emerging Industries | Purchase of land/buildings, construction or renovation, site preparation, purchase of machinery/equipment, or working capital. |
| Micro-Loan Program | Loan: $7,500 to $15,000 | Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, Summers | Businesses with 15 or fewer employees who do not have access to traditional financing. | Renovations, furniture and fixtures, inventory, supplies, purchase of machinery/equipment, or working capital. |
PO Box 1828, Pineville, WV 24874 | (304) 732-6707 | www.wyomingcounty.com
| PROGRAM | TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | AREAS SERVED | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Fund | Loan: $5,000 to $50,000 | Statewide | New or existing businesses | Renovation, equipment, construction or working capital. |
| Micro-Loan Program | Loan: $1,000 to $15,000 | Statewide | New or existing businesses | Renovation, equipment, construction or working capital. |
| Revolving Loan Fund | Loan: $25,000 to $215,000 | Boone, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wyoming | New or existing businesses | Renovation, equipment, construction or working capital. |
1439 E Main St Suite #5, Princeton, WV 24740 | (304) 431-7225 | www.regiononepdc.org
| TYPE OF ASSISTANCE | AREAS SERVED | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loan: $10,000 to $100,000 | McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wyoming | Businesses that have been denied traditional financing; priority to those that provide permanent jobs for low‐ moderate income families; manufacturing jobs. | Fixed assets or working capital. |
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