Small Business

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Atlanta Open for Business Fund

Launched at the start of 2022, the Atlanta Open for Business Fund continues to help small business owners build wealth by investing in assets, such as commercial space, equipment and technology. Created in partnership with United Way and supported by a $20 million donation from Wells Fargo, the program offers a mix of grants and loans to support Black- and diverse-owned businesses.

Atlanta Recovery Loan Program (ARLP)

Provides 3% interest loans to small businesses to invest in tangible business assets.

Provided 42 loans in 2023, totaling $3,509,000 in direct investment and $33,588,729 total economic impact.
Closed 49 loans since its inception in 2022, totaling $4,054,000 in direct investment and $37,558,832 total economic output.

Commercial Property Improvement Grant (CPIG)

Provides grants up to $50,000 for small businesses for exterior and interior enhancements to their business.

Closed 42 grants, totaling $1,959,050 in support for local small businesses.
Intentionally focuses investments in disinvested neighborhoods.

Commercial Down Payment Assistance Loan Program (CDPA)

Provides small businesses with direct loans of up to 20% of commercial property costs up to $200,000 to acquire commercial property.

Closed one loan, totaling $200,000.

Atlanta Startup Growth Loan Program (ASGL)

Provides direct loans of up to $150,000 to technology startups to grow and scale their business and acquire new assets or update existing ones.

Technical Assistance program (TA)

Invest Atlanta offers free technical assistance to all small business owners who need support in completing their Open for Business program applications. Our business consultants will work with you to prepare a strong application for any Open for Business program. Click here to access Open for Business Technical Assistance.