Financial Programs



Los Angeles offers various financing programs to assist all businesses, from small businesses to large corporations, to major property owners and developers. These financing tools are designed to benefit low-income communities, create jobs, and provide essential goods and services to underrepresented neighborhoods within the City of Los Angeles.

Let EWDD assist you with your financial goals. Fill out the Loan Program Intake Form and get the help you need.

Intake Form

Small Business Loans

The Small Business Loan Program funds small businesses that private lenders cannot accommodate for business operation costs and to create new jobs.

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Gap Financing

Gap financing is a loan that bridges the difference between a project's cost and existing funding sources for commercial and industrial projects.

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JEDI Microloan

The JEDI Zone Microloan Program is financing for viable microenterprises and small businesses that private lenders typically cannot accommodate.

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Credit and Debt Counseling

Free financial counseling and targeted support to help small business owners rebound from negative impacts and create sustainable growth.

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Microenterprise Recovery Grant

During open application periods, eligible microenterprises in the City of Los Angeles can apply for financial grants to assist with their economic recovery.

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Major Project Loans

The Major Projects Loan Program offers long-term, fixed rate financing for large commercial development projects in low- and moderate-income communities.

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Los Angeles Development Fund

The LA Development Fund helps major projects improve under-represented communities through federal Tax Credits.

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If you are interested in applying for one of EWDD's loan programs, please fill out EWDD's Loan Program Intake Form so that we can better assist you!