Kiva

Kiva

How it Works

The Kiva community provides access to 0% interest loans and a community passionate about helping entrepreneurs in the United States and the world. Kiva is a nonprofit organization that allows people to finance loans individually or in teams. The loans are offered at affordable interest rates to low-income or underserved populations in the United States and over 80 other countries around the world.

Funding Focuses On

A variety of categories including food and food-related businesses.

Funding Limit

Up to $15,000

Qualifications

Varies by programs and services. For Kiva U.S. loans, you must:

  • Live in the U.S.
  • Be older than 18
  • Use the loan for business purposes
  • Not currently be in foreclosure, bankruptcy or under any liens
  • Be willing to demonstrate social capital by making a loan to another fundraising entrepreneur and by having a number of your friends and family make a loan to you

Financing Geographic Area 

Worldwide 

Accessibility Questions:

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