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Enterprise Consortium of the Gulf Coast
Lafayette LACDFI Awards for Enterprise Consortium of the Gulf Coast
TA (2005) - $50,000
ECGC will use its 2005 TA award of $50,000 to for a capitalization and strategic plan, to develop loan policies and procedures, to acquire computer technology to increase efficiency of its operations, and to obtain training in loan underwriting and CDFI operations.
Other Community Development Financial Institutions in Louisiana
ASI Federal Credit Union
Harahan
Capital One Community Renewal Fund, LLC
New Orleans
Dryades Savings Bank, FSB
New Orleans
Eagle Louisiana Federal Credit Union
Baton Rouge
Enhanced Delta Community Development, LLC
New Orleans
Liberty Bank and Trust Company
New Orleans
Liberty Financial Services
New Orleans
National Cities Fund, LLC
New Orleans
New Orleans Community Development Fund
New Orleans
NEWCORP Business Assistance Center
New Orleans
Red River Valley BIDCO, Inc.
Shreveport
Southern Mutual Financial Services, Inc.
New Iberia
Stonehenge Community Development, LLC
Baton Rouge
Whitney New Markets Fund, LLC
New Orleans
Featured Government Grant Resources
Small Business Administration's Loan Guarantees Program
The Small Business Administration has established the Loan Guarantees Program wherein they aim to be able to provide guaranteed loans to small business establishments which are not capable of acquiring financing from a private credit marketplace but greatly manifests the ability to repay funds in a timely manner.
Community Development Financial Institutions
Community Development Financial Institutions are basically financial institutions who possess the ability to provide credit and financial services to underserved industries and communities.
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