• In Our Backyard (IOBY)

    In Our Backyard is a crowdfunding program that focuses on local projects for community change.

  • Indiegogo

    Indiegogo is a crowdfunding portal for creative, entrepreneurial projects for community change. Entrepreneurs have the option of choosing flexible funding or fixed funding for their project.

  • inKind

    inKind is an online platform providing a vehicle through which restaurateurs can raise capital from members of their local community using a site specifically tailored to the food and beverage service industry.

  • Kalamazoo Micro Enterprise Grant from United Way of South-Central Michigan

    Change the Story is a program from the United Way of South-Central Michigan for microbusinesses in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

  • Kickstarter

    Kickstarter is a fundraising platform for creative projects, including those related to food, with clear goals and deadlines.

  • Kiva

    The Kiva community provides access to 0% interest loans and a community passionate about helping entrepreneurs in the United States and the world.

  • Lake Trust Credit Union

    Lake Trust Credit Union offers lending options including microloans from $500-$50,000, lines of credit, and term, real estate, and SBA loans.

  • Lending Club

    Lending Club is a large online marketplace connecting borrowers and investors, where consumers and small business owners lower the cost of their credit.

  • Lendio

    Business submits a free application and is provided with a list of lender options.

  • MDARD Food and Agriculture Investment Fund

    Food and farm businesses apply for the grant through their local Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Specialist.

  • MDARD Rural Development Fund Grants

    These MDARD grant funds are available for projects that address expansion and sustainability of land-based industries; worker training related to land-based industries; and more.

  • MDARD Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

    The State Department of Agriculture will grant funds to competitive specialty crops. Specialty crops are described as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).

  • MDARD Value-Added and Regional Food Systems Grants

    This MDARD grant program is for projects that will establish, retain, expand, attract, or develop value added agricultural processing in Michigan, or that will expand or develop regional food systems or access the healthy food.

  • Metro Community Development (Flint Area)

    Metro Community Development helps create partnerships for businesses in Flint and Genesee County to help underserved people in their communities.

  • Michigan Good Food Fund

    The Michigan Good Food Fund (MGFF) is a statewide food financing initiative with a mission to build healthier communities, close wealth gaps, and contribute to a more connected, equitable, and sustainable food economy.

  • Michigan Women Forward

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

  • Motor City Match

    Motor City Match works with Detroit area businesses to offer funding, locate available Detroit real estate, and provide entrepreneurial support.

  • National Resources Conservation Service Innovation Grants

    This grant is available to public and private enterprises for funding the development of innovative tools, technology, and strategies for conservation of agricultural land and natural resources.

  • Northern Initiatives

    Northern Initiatives is a community development financial institution (CDFI).

  • Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation Grant

    The Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation offers $50.000 grants for Michigan women-owned restaurant businesses on an annual basis.