Michigan Women Forward

Michigan Women Forward

How it Works

The Michigan Women Forward Fund is a financing program available to women entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Funding Focuses On

Purchase inventory, working capital, start-up costs, purchase of equipment, loan subordination, business acquisition (with expectation of 50% financing by applicant), contract financing. Washtenaw County entrepreneurs can access the Endurance Loan Program that offers loans from $2,500 to $20,000 paired with 50% grant funding.

Funding Limit

Microloans range from $2,500–$50,000.

Qualifications

  • Legally established and registered with the State of Michigan
  • A privately held company
  • Majority owned by a resident of Michigan
  • Planning to use funds for future expenses

Financing Geographic Area 

Michigan

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