Does your small business need help to open its doors? Or are you looking to expand? Let Invest PGH lend a hand.

Invest PGH is a nonprofit that supports Pittsburgh’s small businesses with a variety of programs. A certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Invest PGH offers loans in many sizes, helping small businesses to grow and thrive in their communities.

Invest PGH currently offers three unique loan programs:

  • Our Startup & Mini Advancement Loan (SMAL) offers up to $30,000 to new and existing small businesses for working capital, inventory, equipment, or leasehold improvements.

  • Those with larger needs like real estate purchases, development, or construction can apply for our Accelerating Business Expansion Loan (ABEL) program.

  • For childcare business owners and directors, Invest PGH offers CRiB, our Childcare Reinvestment Business fund. A forgivable loan program, CRiB offers up to $20,000 to support and sustain child care facilities in the City of Pittsburgh.

Invest PGH also offers free help with submitting an application and business planning for all borrowers and prospective borrowers. For further information, please contact us.

Whatever your small business needs, Invest PGH is here to help. Visit our Programs page for more information, and to submit an intake inquiry.