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AF Ventures
AF Ventures is venture capital fund investing for consumer packaged goods.
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Ben and Jerry’s Foundation, Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Program
The Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Program offers project support to nonprofit organizations that strive to commit to the broader goals of social and environmental justice, and sustainable and just food systems.
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Black Farmer Fund
The Black Farmer Fund offers loans, grants, and royalty financing to Black farmers, herbalists, distributors, restauranteurs, caterers, composters, and other food-related businesses.
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Brandjectory
Brandjectory is a fundraising networking platform that connects early-stage food and beverage consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses to the food and beverage investment community.
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Capital Impact Partners
Capital Impact Partners is a national community development financial institution (CDFI), a non-profit financial institution that offers capital solutions.
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CDC Small Business Loans
A non-profit small business lender offering SBA and non-SBA loans accompanied by business advising for customers.
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CircleUp
CircleUp is a crowdfunding platform connecting accredited investors with innovative consumer and retail companies.
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Clif Family Foundation
Clif Family Foundation offers small grants for general organizational support or specific projects.
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Credibles
Businesses receive crowdfunding in exchange for store credits to their funders (one credit = $1). Continuous funding is also available for working capital, equipment, staff, etc.
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Credibly
Credibly offers small and large loans.
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Crosshatch
Crosshatch offers no interest, microloans, annually, to food and farm businesses working expand the local food system.
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Detroit Development Fund
Detroit Development Fund’s mission is to improve the quality of life in underserved Detroit neighborhoods and for Detroit residents.
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Fair Food Fund
Fair Food Network’s Fair Food Fund provides holistic support—weaving together catalytic capital and wrap- around business assistance.
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Farm Aid Grant Program
The Farm Aid Grant Program aims to aid “on-the-ground partners” in the movement to keep farmers producing good food for all.
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FedEx Small Business Grant
The FedEx Small Business Grant offers an annual application for small businesses looking to enhance their business.
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Food Hatch
Food Hatch is a food-focused accelerator that provides seed and early stage funding to food-related businesses
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FundRazr
FundRazr is a crowdfunding platform for a variety of campaigns, including small businesses and entrepreneurs. Applicants create a campaign, choose a funding model, and share their story to collect funds.
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Greenstone Farm Credit Services
Greenstone Farm Credit Services provides loan programs, financial services, and small grants to the agricultural industry.
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Grow
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women is a community development financial institution focused on entrepreneurs at various stages of business ownership.
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Honeycomb Credit
Honeycomb Credit is an online loan crowdfunding platform where small businesses borrow funds directly from everyday people, repaying them with interest.