Low-interest loans
CT Small Business Boost Fund
Flexible loans for eligible Connecticut small businesses and nonprofits through participating lenders.
FIND THE RIGHT MONEYFunding & Financing
Loans, grants, incentives and capital programs for eligible Connecticut businesses.
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Before you apply for funding
Requirements vary by program. Check the official page for current eligibility, deadlines and application instructions.
- Define the expense. Be clear about what the money will pay for and how it will help your business.
- Gather your records. Have recent financial information and a short business plan ready if the program asks for them.
- Check the terms. Look for matching funds, repayment obligations and location or industry limits.
- Get help if needed. CTSBDC offers no-cost business advising to help you prepare.
State funding programs
Connecticut DECD
Connecticut’s economic-development agency connects businesses with financing and incentives.
Capital + support
HEDCO
Loans, technical assistance and training for Connecticut small businesses and underserved entrepreneurs.
Small business loans
Community Investment Corporation (CIC)
Microloans and SBA-backed financing for Connecticut small businesses, with guidance from a community lender.
Regional business loans
Northeast CT Economic Alliance
Loans and business development support for eligible startups and established businesses in the Alliance's northeast Connecticut service area.
Federal programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA-backed loans, federal programs, counseling and Connecticut District assistance.
Advising + grants
Women’s Business Development Council
Business advising, classes, financial education and eligible grant programs for women entrepreneurs.
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Farm and producer grants
Connecticut Department of Agriculture Grants
Browse current and upcoming state funding programs for Connecticut farms and agricultural producers.
Rural energy funding
USDA Rural Energy for America Program
Explore grants and loan guarantees for eligible agricultural producers and rural small businesses planning energy upgrades.
Startup support
Connecticut Office of Innovation / CTNext
Programs that help innovation-driven companies move from ideas to commercialization and hiring.
Venture financing
Connecticut Innovations
Venture financing and strategic support for high-growth Connecticut technology companies.
National financing resource
Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA)
Explore development finance information relevant to Connecticut businesses, including agriculture, rural development and access to capital. Some tools require membership.
Regional economic development
Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)
Regional planning and economic development information, including a brownfields cleanup financing program for eligible projects.
Grants and application windows
Grant Opportunities
Check each program’s official page for its current application window and eligibility.