Organization: FIRST SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY FUND
Mission: First Southwest Community Fund supports the dedicated entrepreneurial spirit of rural Colorado, by investing in the people, culture and ideas that fuel innovation and financial knowledge in our community, with an emphasis on areas of greatest need.
Activities: USDA-IRP- Funds received in the form of a loan from the US Department of Agriculture to fund a revolving loan program that encourages economic development by providing funding for small businesses and agricultural producers that may not qualify for conventional loans, support projects that provide infrastructure and technology in rural communities that lead to new business and job creation, and alleviate poverty in low-income communities by providing opportunities for higher wage jobs.
NTEE category: Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Secondary category: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition