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Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF)

  • Focuses on cooperatives and social purpose ventures assisting low-income communities
  • One of the nation’s few community development financial institutions with a focus on co-ops
  • Specific focus areas of healthy food access, housing developments, and worker-owned firms and other community-based businesses and social enterprises
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Common Capital

  • A community loan fund and non-profit organization
  • Provides financing and business assistance to small businesses and high-impact community projects
  • Provides both financing and business assistance
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IDEA

  • A student-led venture accelerator that fosters the development of entrepreneurs
  • For all Northeastern University founders including undergraduates, graduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff
  • Provides a holistic experience for ventures through support, in-kind resources, and opportunities
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Cape Cod Foundation

  • A community foundation building resources and grant opportunities
  • Manages over 300 funds and has distributed more than $75 million back into the community
  • Supports nonprofits with grants and other initiatives
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MassDevelopment

  • Stimulates business, drives economic growth, and helps communities thrive across Massachusetts
  • Tax-exempt bond financing for capital projects
  • Provides low-cost and creative financing options for a range of organizations
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