SMALL BUSINESS FINANCIAL RESOURCES of the application , approval for a loan , line of credit , and any other financial product is at the sole discretion of the financial institution providing the financial product .
If you encounter difficulty with the application process — or apply and are not approved — reach out to sf . lends @ sfgov . org for additional assistance . Free services to guide you through the process are available to certified LBEs .
Below is a list of additional services that currently offer financial support to small and emerging construction businesses within San Francisco . While this list is a resource , it should be understood that not all loans or grants may be available .
The Contractor Development Program is not affiliated with these resources ; check their respective websites for more information .
Accion Opportunity Fund
Small business loans from $ 2,600 to $ 250,000 are fast , easy to get and have affordable terms . Accion works with small businesses in California that have been in business for at least one year and do not qualify for traditional loans .
Contact Information : 111 W . St . John Street , Suite 800 , San Jose , CA 95113 Small Business Loan Inquiries : ( 888 ) 720-3215 https :// aofund . org /
ICA Fund
Target Investment Criteria :
• Strong growth and potential for scale
• Either at or nearing profitability
• Demonstrable commitment to ICA ’ s mission of closing the racial and gender wealth gaps
• Commitment to equity / profit distribution to workforce
• Based in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area
Growth Capital :
• Growth capital investments that act as catalytic growth capital
• Investment size typically between $ 250,0000 and $ 500,000
• Priority given to companies that have graduated from The Accelerator at ICA
Contact Information : 1714 Franklin St ., # 100-174 , Oakland , CA 94612 ( 510 ) 271-0142 | info @ ica . fund | https :// www . ica . fund /
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