Custer County
Economic Development Corporation

COVID-19 Financial Relief Opportunities
Economic Injury Disaster Loans
This loan provides economic relief to small businesses and non-profit organizations that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue.
Energize Colorado Gap Fund
The application is currently closed, see below for more information. You may still access your account using the application button.
Colorado Loans to Increase Main Street Business Economic Recovery Fund (CLIMBER)
The following resources are available to support small businesses, nonprofits, freelancers, and independent contractors.
Express Bridge Loans
Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program allows small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly. These loans can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing and can be a term loans or used to bridge the gap while applying for a direct SBA Economic Injury Disaster loan. If a small business has an urgent need for cash while waiting for decision and disbursement on an Economic Injury Disaster Loan, they may qualify for an SBA Express Disaster Bridge Loan.
SBA Debt Relief
The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Street Lending Program
The Federal Reserve established the Main Street Lending Program (Program) to support lending to small and medium-sized for profit businesses and nonprofit organizations that were in sound financial condition before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alternative sources of funding
The following resources are available to support small businesses, nonprofits, freelancers, and independent contractors.