Women or Minority-Owned Business Loan Program (Central County CDC)

Apply for a working capital loan if you are a woman or minority-owned small business based in South Florida.

When to apply:

No deadline, actively lending.

You should apply if you

Own and operate a small business in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County. 

Have a woman or minority-owned small business. 

Are self employed and earning less than the program income limits. 

Have less than 25 employees.

How to get started

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Click here to fill out the loan inquiry form to connect with the team. This is not a loan application. 

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If you are eligible, the team will contact you with an application form after completing the inquiry form.

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Information you’ll need to provide

  • Personal and business federal tax returns for the most recent 3 years.  
  • Business plan and business cash flow projections covering the next 12 months of operations. 
  • Resumes for the management team.
  • Photo ID like a driver’s license or passport for all business owners.  
  • Information on existing business debts, if applicable.

Helpful tips

  • Available loans range from $10,000 - $150,000 with 3% interest rate. 
  • Loan terms are flexible and generally range from 3 - 5 years. 
  • There is a $100 application fee. 
  • Urban League of Broward County offers more than one type of loan. Click here to view their other loan programs.
  • Please note that in order to be eligible for our loan products, your business must be registered on Sunbiz for a minimum of 18 months and be generating revenue.

About this program

Provided by: Central County Community Development Corporation (Urban League of Broward County)‍‍

If you have questions, you can speak with a program representative at:

Program Information: Diverse Capital Dream Fund

Register today!

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How we can help

Here is direct contact information for Program Representatives who will answer any questions and help you apply.

  1. To get started, call or email one of the experts below from Urban League of Broward.
  2. You might say, “Hi, I’m a business owner in Miami-Dade  and I need help applying for a small business loan. Can you help me apply?”
  3. If you don’t hear back within 48 hours, send us an email at info@axishelps.com. 

Nancy Guagnini

Urban League of Broward County 

nguagnini@ulbcfl.org

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