Next Session Begins August 13!
Attention, Indy Business Owners:
Ready to grow?
Equity1821 is ready to help!
Learn more in our free, online course
Get straight talk from Equity1821 experts about how lenders evaluate business loan requests and guidance on preparing a successful application. Our team can help you decide if a business loan is right for you and assist you with the application process!
A stronger economy.
A stronger community.
One entrepreneur at a time.
Equity1821 is a Black-led loan fund that provides information, capital, & services to small business owners in the Indianapolis community.
- Business Borrowing 101 online course
- Credit Builders Secured Loan Program
- Guidance from Equity1821 loan officers
- Assistance with business loan applications
- Loans for eligible small businesses
Connect Wth Us
- Share your email address and we'll schedule a time to talk.
- Call 317-349-7090 and let us know how we can serve you.
Email us at info@equity1821.org and we’ll get in touch.
We Meet Businesses Where They Are
There are many paths to success.
Equity1821 will meet you on any of them.
At Equity1821, we know the paths to business sucess are as diverse and varied as the entrepreneurs who travel them. Whatever path you’re on, we’re here to help you take the next step.
Want to hire additional staff? Expand to another location? Purchase new equipment? Equity1821 can help!
Which means the only question you really need to answer is…
Where do you want to go from here?
Committed to our community
Equity1821 is a certified Community Development Financial Institution, or CDFI. CDFIs are private financial institutions that provide responsible, affordable lending in communities underserved by traditional banks. As a CDFI, Equity1821 is filling a crucial gap in our city’s financing system, creating a stronger economy and stronger community – one entrepreneur at a time.