Providing Low-Interest Small Business Loans Statewide
The Energize Community Program prepares entrepreneurs to successfully apply for loan capital, access low-interest loans through our Gap Fund, and receive business support and educational programming.
If you are waiting to hear back about the status of your application, please contact [email protected]

We are a non-profit lender focused on serving Colorado’s most underinvested in entrepreneurs
Through our Energize Community Program, we deliver financial documentation support, low-interest loans, and no-cost educational programs.
Low-Interest Loans Up to $75,000 Available Statewide
– Interest Rate: 2.9%-8.5%
– Loan Size: Up to $75,000
– Term: Up to 36 months
Uses Include:
· Debt Consolidation
· Capital Improvements
· Payroll
· Rent/Lease
· Utilities
· Working Capital
· Equipment
· Inventory
Who is Eligible?
ECP Gap Fund Loans are available to the small businesses/enterprises statewide.
ECP Gap Fund Loans are available to both new businesses (at least 3 months in business) and existing businesses.
Ineligible Borrowers
· Cannabis Businesses
· Gambling Businesses
· Businesses with more than 50 Employees
How to Get Started
Step 1
Complete our short registration form to see if our loan product is right for you.
Step 2
You’ll receive the application by email. Business advisors are available to support you to help with your application.
Step 3
Once you receive the loan, you will have access to free educational programming to support you along your entrepreneurial journey.