Nevada Capital Access Resources
RESOURCES
GOED-Administered Programs
- Battle Born Growth (SSBCI) – A statewide program expanding access to capital through venture funding, collateral support, loan participation, and microloans for Nevada small businesses.
- Business Incentives – Explore state tax abatements, performance-based incentives, and credits designed to support business expansion and job creation in Nevada.
- Film Incentives –
Community & Nonprofit Lenders (CDFIs & Loan Funds)
- Access Community Capital – A certified CDFI offering small business loans, contract financing, and flexible capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs statewide.
- Invest North Las Vegas Revolving Loan Fund – Partnership between ACCESS and the City of North Las Vegas supporting local business expansion.
- Prestamos CDFI – Provides small business loans and business training to minority-owned and women-owned enterprises across Nevada.
- Rural Nevada Development Corporation (RNDC) – Offers microloans and revolving loan funds for businesses in rural and frontier counties.
- Nevada State Development Corporation (NSDC) – Facilitates SBA 504 loans for commercial real estate and major equipment purchases.
- CDFI & Non-Traditional Financing Resources – Directory of certified lenders and community finance partners throughout Nevada.
Federal & SBA Resources
- SBA Nevada District Office – Provides loan guarantees, counseling, and capital access tools for small businesses statewide.
- SBA 7(a) and 504 Loan Programs – Long-term, fixed-rate loans available through SBA-approved Nevada lenders.
- SBA Microloan Program – Offers smaller loans (up to $50,000) for startups and early-stage companies.
- SBA Lender Match Tool – Connects business owners with participating lenders in Nevada.
University & Innovation Capital
- Startup NV – Nevada’s statewide startup incubator and venture network connecting founders to angel investors and early-stage capital.
- UNR Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship – Provides mentorship, pitch opportunities, and connections to investors for Northern Nevada entrepreneurs.
- UNLV Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Supports founders with startup education, accelerator programs, and access to local venture partners.
- Knowledge Fund Initiatives – GOED’s investment in university-based research commercialization, helping translate innovation into private investment and job growth.
Exporting & Trade Finance
- Nevada International Trade Office – Helps Nevada companies expand into global markets and participate in trade missions.
- State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) – Offers reimbursement grants for export marketing, trade shows, and overseas expansion.
- U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) – Provides export credit insurance and working capital guarantees for U.S. exporters.
- U.S. Commercial Service – Nevada Office – Offers export counseling, training, and matchmaking with international buyers.
Investment Readiness & Technical Assistance
- Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Provides free advising, capital readiness tools, and loan packaging assistance.
- Nevada SBDC Capital Readiness Program – Helps business owners prepare for SSBCI-related funding and connect with approved lenders.
- Nevada Women’s Business Center – Training and financial literacy programs to help women entrepreneurs access funding.
- Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Las Vegas Business Center – Offers business development, contracting, and capital access support for minority-owned firms.
- Nevada Grant Lab (UNR Extension) – Assists businesses and nonprofits with identifying and pursuing grant opportunities.