ACT Microcredit Loan Program

The ACT Microcredit Loan Program provides low income earners with interest free or low interest loans to help them start or expand an existing business.
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Applications may be made at anytime.

What do you get?

Interest free loans of up to $3,000 or low-interest loans of between $3,001 and $10,000.

Who is this for?

ACT residents on a low income.

Overview

The ACT Microcredit Loan Program provides a limited number of no interest and low interest loans for suitable low-income earners who wish to start or expand an existing business.

Loan recipients can also access a range of services including:

  • one-on-one mentoring
  • peer support
  • access to networking events.

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No Interest loans

To be eligible for a no interest loan, you must:

  • have had a Health Care Card (for a period of at least 6 months), Pension Card or equivalent
  • have a combined family income no higher than $65,000 (including de facto relationship)
  • have been an ACT resident for minimum of 6 months (proof of residency required)
  • be setting up a business based in the ACT.

Low Interest loans

To be eligible for a low interest loan, you must:

  • have had a Health Care Card (for a period of at least 6 months), Pension Card or equivalent
  • have a combined family income no higher than $75,000 (including de facto relationship)
  • have been an ACT resident for a minimum of 6 months (proof of residency required)
  • have an existing or semi established business based in the ACT.

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