Ensuring the success of minority and women-owned businesses through capital and technical assistance.

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Nearly $11 million

in loans to businesses
90% of Loans

disbursed to minority or women-owned businesses
1,500 Jobs

created or retained
Over 900 hours

in Technical Assistance programs for small businesses

Access to Capital

At Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund (HEF), we believe every small business deserves a fair shot at success. As a community-driven lender, we provide affordable loans from $500 to $350,000 to support local businesses, with a focus on those owned by women and people of color. Whether you're launching a new venture or expanding your operations, we're here to help you grow.

Through partnerships with the Small Business Administration (SBA), NYC Small Business Services, and other organizations, we’re able to offer even more resources to businesses in our community. Beyond funding, HEF provides personalized financial coaching and technical assistance to help small business owners build strong, sustainable enterprises. Because when local businesses thrive, our entire community benefits.

Supporting Your Business Journey

At the Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund, we understand that access to capital is crucial for business growth and success. We offer a variety of loan products designed to meet the diverse needs of entrepreneurs in Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, and the Bronx.

Whether you're looking to expand your operations, purchase equipment, manage cash flow, or refinance existing debt, HEF has a financing solution to help your business thrive. Our dedicated team provides personalized guidance throughout the application process to ensure you find the right funding option.

Access to Technical Assistance

We believe entrepreneurship is a powerful tool that can create jobs, close the opportunity and equity gap, and transform communities, and we are committed to providing the technical support that business owners in our neighborhood and surrounding areas need to thrive.

Technical Assistance Programs

Opportunity for Growth (OFG)

Opportunity for growth is a four-month business education program utilizing Interise’s Streetwise ‘MBA'™ curriculum designed to accelerate the growth of businesses owned by minorities and women.

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Growth Path

Growth Path is a business advisory service designed to deliver hands-on expertise to minority and women owned small businesses in areas of financial management, human resources, sales, and marketing.

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NYC Business Solutions Center

We operate the Upper Manhattan and Washington Heights centers on behalf of Small Business Services (SBS) to help businesses open, operate, and expand in New York City.

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