Program overview
How LiftFund's diversity lending program works.
Nonprofit CDFI supporting small business owners with nearly $1 billion in funding for 28,000+ businesses. Created and retained 104,000 jobs. Provides loans and technical support in 13 Southeast states.
Certifications accepted
Which certifications qualify a business for this program.
LiftFund's diversity lending program is open to businesses holding any of the certifications below. Lenders verify the certification at underwriting, so the certificate needs to be active and in good standing at the time you apply.
Underwriting requirements
Minimums LiftFund sets at application.
Small business owners with limited access to capital. Startups considered.
What else this certification opens
Corporate buyers that accept the same certifications.
The certifications LiftFund accepts also unlock the corporate supplier diversity programs below. So the same certification that gets you working capital here can register you as a supplier with these companies.