First State Community Loan Fund

The Challenge Program

Read about the $150,000 loan to complete construction on a new training facility. Wilmington, DE. www.challengeprogram.org
Connections Community Service Program

Wilmington, DE — $90,130 loan to renovate property for A&G Steakhouse, a social enterprise. Read more about Connections. www.connectionscsp.org
Primo's Hoagies

Wilmington, DE — $150,000 to build out and equip a retail space for
a Primo's Hoagies franchise. Read More here.
Sports at the Beach

www.sportsatthebeach.com Read about their story here.
Limousines Unlimited, LLC

Limousines Unlimited, LLC, Felton, DE
Interior, Garrett House

Affordable Housing for Adults with Disabilities. Operated by United Cerebral
Palsy of Delaware, Inc.
JP Morgan Chase Foundation

Donate to Support Your Local Businesses
Ubon Thai Cuisine

Located on the Riverfront, Wilmington, DE
Discount Oil, Newark

Chuck and Katie Warne, Owners

Breaking Down Barriers. Building Up Communities.

First State Community Loan Fund is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution that provides loan capital to small businesses, community organizations and developers of affordable housing throughout Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania (Chester and Delaware Counties).

Based in Wilmington, DE, First State Community Loan Fund provides a comprehensive array of financial and business development services for individuals at any stage of business. Current programs include: the Business Savers Program, Technical Assistance Services, Microloans, Business Growth Loans, Community Development Loans, and Affordable Housing Loans.
Founded in 1993, First State Community Loan Fund has awarded more than $25 million in loans, creating more than 1500 jobs, 1300 daycare and charter school slots, and more than 200 affordable housing units.

First State Community Loan Fund is a proud member of the Opportunity Finance Network.