Financial Support Organizations
- Fund Tennessee
Fund Tennessee gives federal funding to Tennessee small businesses. The program is comprised of InvestTN, the equity component; LendTN, the debt program; and AssistTN, the technical assistance resource. - Launch Tennessee
Launch Tennessee supports the startup ecosystem through providing direct investment while also supporting entrepreneurship, technology advancement, workforce development, and collaboration across sectors. - Pathway Lending
Pathway Lending offers loans and advisory services to small businesses and is committed to creating pathways to financial success, fostering economic growth, and empowering individuals. - Nashville Financial Empowerment Center
The Nashville Financial Empowerment Center provides free one-on-one financial counseling to residents in the Greater Nashville region in order to help individuals achieve financial stability and success. - TNInvestCo
TNInvestco is a state-run program with the goal of developing the entrepreneurial infrastructure across the state, attracting new capital to Tennessee, diversifying the state’s economy, and creating jobs.
Financial Support Resources
- SBA’s List of Funding Programs
The SBA's funding programs provide various funding options to support businesses and entrepreneurs in accessing the capital they need to grow or recover from a disaster. - Federal and State Grant Funding Opportunities
Tennessee’s Department of Finance and Administration lists available state and federal grant funding opportunities. - U.S. Department of Education Grant Training Courses
The U.S. Department of Education offers comprehensive training courses for grant applicants to enhance their skills and knowledge in securing and managing grants. - Kiva Crowdfunding
Kiva connects entrepreneurs with microloans from individual lenders worldwide, enabling small business owners and entrepreneurs to access affordable capital.