Additional Resources
Rural
Vocational Rehabilitation Self-Employment Guide
The VR Self-Employment Guide is a multimedia website designed to help people with disabilities and vocational rehabilitation counselors understand the self-employment process.
Read More: Vocational Rehabilitation Self-Employment GuideAppalachian Community Capital
Provides microloans and technical assistance to minority owned and small businesses in the Appalachian region of Virginia.
Read More: Appalachian Community CapitalCommunity Investment Collaborative (CIC)
Will provide loans and microgrants for small businesses to help start and grow emerging enterprises
Read More: Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)Black Farmer Equity Fund
Foodcap is funding a more equitable and regenerative local food economy through mission-driven lending and customized business support. In 2021, we launched the Black Farmer Equity Initiative to formalize our work supporting Black farmers.
Read More: Black Farmer Equity Fund