Welcome to the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region
The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region is a nonprofit community development financial institution serving the Capital Region of New York State — Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren & Washington Counties. Incorporated in 1985, our mission is to provide unique access to financing and business training to nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and entrepreneurs, in partnership with community minded stakeholders, helping deliver essential services to the economically underserved. Our vision is for a Capital Region where all residents have equitable access to the resources they need to build a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous community.
We provide access to capital by pooling investments and donations from socially concerned individuals and organizations, and re-lending it to nonprofit organizations and small businesses. We also offer training and technical assistance programs for small business owners and nonprofit leaders.
Explore our work and join us in this partnership by becoming an investor, a donor, or a nonprofit or small business borrower – together we are strengthening communities and changing lives.
Our Community Members
“Without the Community Loan Fund, we would not have been able to get construction started. People that were homeless for years and years, now have permanent housing.”
Janine Robitaille
Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless
“Without the Community Loan Fund, we would not still be in business, nor would we have been able to expand to a second location. We truly appreciate being part of this wonderful organization, and look forward to working with the Community Loan Fund for many years to come.”
Jason Wellington
Joyful Beginnings Early Education Center
“The Community Loan Fund made Bliss possible, as they were the first source of funding we acquired. Without their faith in our business, we would not have been able to bring this business to our community.”
Katie Dievendorf
Bliss Juice.Smoothie.Self
“The Community Loan Fund was very patient and helpful during the entire process and helped speed up our process immensely! The staff was always very accommodating and ready to help whenever needed.”
Ruth Randall & Selma Ogresevic
Green Sugar Leaf Farms
Borrower Bios
Revitalizing History: Burden Ironworks Museum Receives Upgrades
Nestled in the heart of South Troy, the iconic Burden Ironworks Museum is receiving a well needed face lift, thanks to the Community Loan Fund! Owned by the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway (HMIG), the [Read More]
Green Sugar Leaf Farms Brings Healthy Options to NYS Concourse
The Community Loan Fund recently closed on a $25,000 small business loan for Green Sugar Leaf Farms and their new brick and mortar location in the New York State Concourse. The loan allows [Read More]
Historic Albany Foundation Restores Oldest Building In The City- With Help From The Community Loan Fund
Historic Albany Foundation (HAF) recently received a bridge loan from the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region to restore the Van Ostrande-Radliff House, located at 48 Hudson Avenue in Albany. This isn't any [Read More]
“Book” It To The Diver Library
Driving through the hill towns of Northern Rensselaer County can often lead to discovering newly established community or family run businesses that catch your eye. The Town of Schaghticoke is no exception, and this [Read More]
Latest News
CLF Celebrates 75th Edition of Business Course
Community Loan Fund Celebrates 75th Edition of 9-Week Business Planning Course Schenectady, NY- The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region is proud to announce the commencement of our [Read More]
Capital Region CIT Receives $350,000 in ARPA Funding
We are proud to announce that the Capital Region Community Investment Trust has recently been named one of the many recipients of Albany County's latest round of ARPA funding! [Read More]
Community Loan Fund Announces New “Financial Wellness Program”
Albany, NY- The Community Loan Fund is proud to announce that we are launching a first of its kind “Financial Wellness Program” aimed to assist low-income entrepreneurs as they seek financial options for their [Read More]
Community Loan Fund Investment Director Linda Chandler Announces Retirement After 16 Years
Linda Chandler, Director of Investments at the Community Loan Fund has announced her retirement effective April 2024, after 16 years with the organization. During her time with the organization, Linda was paramount as it [Read More]
Workshops & Events
September 2024
9-Week Business Planning Course Sale has ended
October 2024
Your Credit Score: How to Repair, Maintain and Build Up a Credit Score
Community Loan Fund 39th Annual Event
Budgeting to Abundance
Developing an Actionable Marketing Plan
November 2024
Gig Economy–Learn How to Transform Your Passion into a Strategic Business
Identify Your Financial Potential: Strategies for Maximizing Cash Flow
December 2024
Fraud and Scams: How to Protect Yourself
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