Before You Apply

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Complete Business Plan which includes:

Business financial statements (current balance sheet and P&L)

Business Federal Tax Returns for previous 2 years (if applicable)

Personal Federal and State Tax Returns for previous 2 years

Proof of YTD income

Summary of use of proceeds with corresponding proof (estimates, quotes, pricelists, etc.)

Personal Financial Statement (all business owners with 20% or greater ownership)

Copy of identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.)

Lease, LOI, or description of desired business location

Copy of business documentation (if applicable)

Bank declination communication (for requests of $20,000 or greater)

Completed CLIMB Fund Application

Non-Refundable Program Participation Fee of $125.00 to be paid after all documentation is submitted

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Before You Apply

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Complete Business Plan which includes: Visit our Business Resource Center to find out about organizations that can assist you with writing your business plan Close

Business financial statements (current balance sheet and P&L) Profit & Loss Statement template & Balance Sheet template Close

Business Federal Tax Returns for previous 2 years (if applicable)

Personal Federal and State Tax Returns for previous 2 years

Proof of YTD income For example, a recent check stub or internal financial statements Close

Summary of use of proceeds with corresponding proof (estimates, quotes, pricelists, etc.)

Personal Financial Statement (all business owners with 20% or greater ownership) Personal Financial Statement template Close

Copy of identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.)

Lease, LOI, or description of desired business location For example, a letter of intent or the property listing Close

Copy of business documentation (if applicable) Schedule a meeting with a Loan Officer if you have questions Close

Bank declination communication (for requests of $20,000 or greater) Can be an informal email you received from the bank Close

Completed CLIMB Fund Application

Non-Refundable Program Participation Fee of $125.00 to be paid after all documentation is submitted

Complete Business Plan which includes:

Business financial statements (current balance sheet and P&L)

Proof of YTD income

Personal Financial Statement (all business owners with 20% or greater ownership)

Lease, LOI, or description of desired business location

Copy of business documentation (if applicable)

Bank declination communication (for requests of $20,000 or greater)