Business Finance
The Business Finance section includes information on a variety of state, federal and local programs that provide financing for business start-up, expansion and retention. Most programs require bank participation with equity and matching funds. The purpose of this page is to help businesses focus in on the programs that may fit them best and lead them to the more detailed program web pages and contacts for additional information.
VENTURE CAPITAL INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
The Board of Investments has a relationship with Highway 12 Ventures, one of the leading early-stage venture capital firms focused on investing in the most promising start-up companies in the Intermountain West. Highway 12 Ventures is pleased to provide information, consultation, and assistance to Montana businesses that may be seeking venture capital funds. The link below connects to the firm's website.
http://www.highway12ventures.com
State Business Finance Information
Montana Department of Commerce- Community Development Block Grant
- Board of Investments Programs
- Montana Facility Finance Authority
- Research and Commercialization
- Workforce Training Grants
- Big Sky Economic Development Trust
- MicroBusiness Development Program
- Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED)
Federal Business Finance Information
- Department of Agriculture - USDA
- Rural Business Service Programs
- Small Business Administration
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Small Business Innovation Research
- Federal Register/Community of Science
- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
- Another useful research tool for federal grants is the www.grants.gov web site.
