Butte Local Development Corporation

480 East Park Street
Butte MT, 59701-1923


The Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC) has a mission to create community development, jobs and economic expansion in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana through infrastructure and workforce development, community projects, business start-up, retention, expansion and recruitment activities. This is accomplished by providing technical assistance and participating with various governmental programs and private financial institutions in making investments and loans to small businesses.

CDFI Awards for Butte Local Development Corporation


TA (2008) - $22,808




CORE (2002) - $285,000

A CDFI Fund financial assistance grant award of $250,000 will allow the BLDC to introduce a new loan program that will provide direct higher risk financing for business start-ups and expansions. A Technical Assistance grant of $35,000 will allow BLDC to create a capitalization strategy, and purchase software, hardware and training to increase efficiencies and effectiveness of loan tracking and portfolio monitoring systems.



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