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State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) — Climate Bank Finance Loan Participation Program
Illinois — state program1% or 2% flat per annum interest rate; minimum participation $25K; maximum participation up to $2MM; maximum tenor of 7 years
Launched in 2023, the Climate Bank Finance (CBF) Loan Participation Program under SSBCI 2.0 helps socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses access lower-interest loans for clean energy and related projects. The program lowers interest rates and reduces lender risk to drive private capital into clean energy projects while fostering economic growth in Illinois.
Program details
- Type
- loan
- Amount
- 1% or 2% flat per annum interest rate; minimum participation $25K; maximum participation up to $2MM; maximum tenor of 7 years
- Eligibility
- No more than 750 employees; must operate in the State of Illinois; be in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State; clear of any back taxes; no bankruptcies, judgements, or liens in the past 5 years. Eligible projects include clean air/clean water projects and wastewater treatment, production/installation/servicing of wind/hydro/solar power equipment, production/installation/servicing of electric vehicles and EV charging stations, clean energy generation/alternative fuels/new battery technologies, energy conservation, biomaterial production and sustainable agricultural practices, broa
- Status
- open
- Administrator
- Illinois Climate Bank / Illinois Finance Authority (IFA), funded by U.S. Department of Treasury
Source: Illinois — state program. Confirm current terms with the administering agency before applying.