"Wow! Suzi and Prospera, have been such wonderful resources since we moved our business operations to Bozeman. I would highly recommend becoming a member!"

Melissa Kieffer

Operations, Pakt. Bags

Have you heard about the Montana SSBCI 2.0 Loan Program?

Looking for a low-interest financing option? Let Prospera Business Network Partner with your bank to get you a MT SSBCI Loan!

Quick Facts about the SSBCI program:

• Interest Rates from 0.5% - 3.50% depending on term - Fixed

• Loan terms up to 20 years

• Loan purpose - Business purpose including working capital, equipment and real estate

• Eligible MT businesses with less than 500 employees

• Loan participation with approved Lenders - up to 50% of total financing

Funds are retained in Montana and used for further economic development lending by Prospera Business Network for the future!

Email Kimberly Noble - Business Lending Manager at [email protected] or Call Prospera today at 406-587-3113

MT Women's Business Center Impact Grant

• This is a statewide opportunity for Montana women-owned businesses only, with ownership of 51% or more.
• This opportunity is open only to for-profits.
• Grant funding cannot be used for businesses in the cannabis industry.
• Applicants do not need to be Prospera members.
• Applicants can apply for up to $3,000 or $6,000 to be used for equipment, marketing, signage, staffing, trailers, leasehold improvements, or anything that will take your business to the next level

Start preparing and thinking about the project you would like to get funded in 2023 to take your business to the next level.

Women Who Tech Startup Grants Program

Apply by December 22nd!

Tech startups play a pivotal role in helping to solve the world's toughest problems. Yet, only 2% of funding goes to women-led startups. To help address these funding disparities, Women Who Tech has launched a Tech Startup Grants program to fund women-led tech startups focused on solving big problems.



You're invited to apply to Women Who Tech's latest Grants Program. All eligible applications will be reviewed by a panel of jurors comprised of VCs, angel investors, and serial entrepreneurs. Five finalists will be selected to participate in a cohort comprised of a virtual pitch coaching series and an investor pitch. Women Who Tech will award two equity-free grants: one Innovation Grant of $15,000 and one Impact Grant of $5,000.

The 4th F Fund for the Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative

Objective:

The objective of the 4th “F” Fund (4FF) is to provide direct assistance to Montana bioscience entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses in need of money for travel to key conferences, small equipment purchases, or temporary staff assistance in relation to proposal development, etc. This fund is designed for maximum flexibility in support of new and established businesses

and entrepreneurs in the bioscience industry.