Here are some financing programs based in Arkansas:
Arkansas Capital Corporation
Established in 1957 as a private, non-profit business development corporation, ACC actively promotes economic development in Arkansas by providing financing to businesses across the state. ACC partners with numerous referral sources by mitigating the risks associated with providing capital to businesses. ACC leverages its experience to determine the best financing structure for its clients, including the utilization of government lending programs, if appropriate. With the charter to "engage in any activity which benefits the people of Arkansas," ACC is the group's flagship company, and serves as the platform for launching new opportunities.
Arkansas Capital Relending Corporation
Established in 1998, Arkansas Capital Relending Corporation (ACRC) is a private, non-profit, economic development finance tool. In 2010, ACRC was designated as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the Department of Treasury. This designation will allow ACRC to pursue federal grants and/or other low cost sources of capital. ACRC currently has a $1,000,000 grant request pending with the Department of Treasury under the CDFI program. If the grant request is successful, the capital will be deployed in underserved markets across the State of Arkansas
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Loan Programs
ADFA is Arkansas's largest source of low-cost financing for small industries, government, education, agricultural business enterprise & health care.
Community Development Block Grants
The AEDC's Grants Management Division manages the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program projects for the State of Arkansas. These funds are used to improve the quality of life for rural citizens of Arkansas, by making grants to cities and counties for community and economic development.
Minority Business Loan Mobilization Program
This program is specifically geared toward certified minority-owned businesses seeking to embark on a state-funded project. It helps these minority businesses obtain start-up and emergency working capital.
Six Bridges Capital Corporation
Established in 1989, 6BCC is a private, non-profit, statewide provider of SBA 504 loans. As an economic development tool, the SBA 504 Loan Program provides long-term, fixed-rate financing to healthy and expanding businesses, which have the highest probability of successfully creating new jobs and competing in the world marketplace. The program's low down payment requirements contribute to more operating cash available for operations of the small business.