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LEAF Fund
  • What We Do
    • Healthy Food
    • Affordable Housing
    • Economic Inclusion
  • About Us
    • Mission
    • Cooperative Origins
    • Our Team
    • Contact Us
  • Our Impact
    • Metrics
    • Portfolio
    • Stories
  • Invest
  • Advisory Services
  • Request a Loan

FAQs

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How to Receive a LEAF Loan

I have a small business outside of Massachusetts that is not a cooperative, employee-owned or community land trust. May I qualify for a loan?  Expand

NO. Visit the Request a Loan page to find a loan right for you. 

I have an idea for a business but need capital in MA. Can LEAF help me?  Expand

Possibly.  Request a Loan

 I am starting up a cooperative. It’s not in New England. Can I apply for a LEAF loan?  Expand

YES Request a Loan

What’s a cooperative? Expand

How to Invest in LEAF

I’m an individual- how can invest in LEAF? Expand
What is a CDFI? Expand

To learn about CDFI's visit Community Development Financial Institution

Is LEAF a non-profit organization? Expand

Yes.

Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF)

LEAF Fund is a community development financial institution (CDFI) providing loans, education, and technical assistance to farmers, food businesses, and environmental enterprises across Western Massachusetts.

386 Western Ave
Boston, MA 02135

info@leaffund.org

+1 617-232-1551

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