The Economic Equity Fund is a $10 million loan fund that provides low-cost financing for small business owners who are women and/or Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) and were disproportionately affected by the economic impact of the pandemic. In addition to low-interest loans for eligible borrowers, resources have been allocated to provide free technical assistance and consulting for eligible small businesses and community-based partners. For information and to apply, visit https://www.vacommunitycapital.org/our-impact/economic-equity-fund/ 

The mission of the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) is to enhance growth opportunities for Virginia’s small businesses to prosper through increased revenue and job creation thereby raising the standard of living for all Virginians. The Virginia SBSD programs include the Small, Women, and Minority-owned (SWaM) business certification program. For information, visit https://www.sbsd.virginia.gov/.